Are Weber grills worth the money?

[teddy12b]

We've got to buy a new grill. The last one I had was a CharBroil and it last 8 years, but the bad storm we had last fall clobbered the grill beyond repair. Now granted in that 8 years I'd had some repairs to make with rusted steel and some sheet metal, but it wasn't that big of a deal and it last 8 years. In all fairness though the storm put the finishing touches on it because it was due for more metal work.

I've got a growing family of five and we are going to be entertaining a lot of people at our house during the summers. I'm getting old enough that I'm starting to see a grill as a long term investment, but I'm still young enough and buying enough diapers that I have a hard time justifying three times the price for a comparably sized grill when the last one I had lasted me 8 years even if it was at the very edge of the end of its useable life.

I've looked at both options and I honestly think the Weber is a far better product, but is it going to be worth the extra $$?

So..... do I spend the money on the Weber and hopes it lasts me a lifetime or do I buy another grill that gets me by for a few years and dispose of it like a used paper towel?

 

[wolfman]

Yup and buy a cover for it. I have a 22" that has the stainless table and uses propane to start the charcoal that I have had for 12 years now. Mine stays outside under a cover year around, and I am going to finally have to replace the 2 smaller caster wheels this summer.

 

[bobbittle]

Buy the Weber!

You talking Genesis? Or Spirit?

 

[chocktaw2]

Buy the Weber!

You talking Genesis? Or Spirit?

What he said^^^^^^^^^^Spirit
I got one, love it!

I also have a Ducane that is used for bbq only, and I like it too!

Grills can be like guns

 

[qwerty]

Just had some delicious smoked pork chops from my Weber last night. An amazing thing and worth it.

 

[Hotdoger]

Weber all the way for a gas grill!

 

[nocash84]

Buy one at a garage sale for a third of the money.

 

[bobbittle]

Buy one at a garage sale for a third of the money.

Where the heck you finding a Genesis at a garage sale?

 

[mrjarrell]

I use a Weber charcoal grill (gas is for wussies). Have had it for years and done everything from grill to smoke on it. They're champs. I usually replace the grates every couple of years, but haven't had any major issues with mine. Just get a cover and you're good to go. If you're going to do a LOT of grilling get one of the large units like Weber uses in their restaurants.

 

[bobbittle]

I use a Weber charcoal grill (gas is for wussies). Have had it for years and done everything from grill to smoke on it. They're champs. I usually replace the grates every couple of years, but haven't had any major issues with mine. Just get a cover and you're good to go. If you're going to do a LOT of grilling get one of the large units like Weber uses in their restaurants.

Charcoal all the way!

I wish I could find a set of (reasonably priced) cast iron grates for my Weber kettle though. Cheapest I've seen was in the neighborhood of $100 + shipping.

My wife is slowly tearing down my walls though.....there probably will be, at some point, a gas grill in our household.

 

[wolfman]

I have something like this only an older model and love it

Or if you want a "Really Big" grill, you could go for one of these

 

[baddyna96]

I have a Spirit 3 burner with the Weber rotisserie. Works absolutely fabulous . Even temps on the grilling surface.

 

[raptrbreth]

Or if you want a "Really Big" grill, you could go for one of these

^^^^This one, I want this one^^^^

I have a 22" that I have had for years. Get a chimney starter and chunk charcoal...you will never eat better.

 

[gregkl]

Weber is a decent grill for the money. One thing that is nice about them is replacements parts(even or older ones) are readily available.

But there are better grills out there and they will be priced accordingly.

I have had my Weber for 15 years now and I have replaced the Flavorizer bars once and that is it. I cook on it year round.

 

[Benny]

They are worth every penny you spend.

 

[phylodog]

Best charcoal grill on the market. If I'm grilling I use the weber, smoking and making pizza I use the Big Green Egg.

 

[Bunnykid68]

Can't beat a Weber even with a truck and a trailer. Mine stayed outside for 13 years, no cover and was clipped with the trailer and bent out of round 3 times, just retired it this past year because of rust.

 

[Leo]

One of the houses I bought had a Webber gas grill that came with it. You could tell it was heavy and well made. It cooked fine. My only bug was that it took a non standard fitting for the propane tank, so you had to take the original tank to be refilled, rather than exchange the tank at menards or the hardware store. It was kind of a nusance. I do not know if they are still like that.

 

[Hotdoger]

One of the houses I bought had a Webber gas grill that came with it. You could tell it was heavy and well made. It cooked fine. My only bug was that it took a non standard fitting for the propane tank, so you had to take the original tank to be refilled, rather than exchange the tank at menards or the hardware store. It was kind of a nusance. I do not know if they are still like that.

Pretty easy to change the hose to the new style. $20 bucks and a wrench is all.

 

[churchmouse]

I use a Weber charcoal grill (gas is for wussies). Have had it for years and done everything from grill to smoke on it. They're champs. I usually replace the grates every couple of years, but haven't had any major issues with mine. Just get a cover and you're good to go. If you're going to do a LOT of grilling get one of the large units like Weber uses in their restaurants.

This^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

I have always had webbers. I have passed them on to my kids as they get to need new grates. They are still using them.
We have 2 newer units and they are both top shelf. The new ones need to be seasoned like a good iron skillet before the food has the full on smokey taste.