I kind of have an idea of what I am going for, but does anyone have any recomendations for a decent 3 burner (or any) gas grill from wall mart/sears/ect? I am about to get one to replace the 2 burner I have. I would like to keep it around $300-$400, less really, but thats around the top I would pay right now.

i got a Char-Broil grill from Big-Lots it was their $179 version for $143 after taxes
i will post a model # later when i get home. I really like it
it wasn't too expensive and fit my needs.

I will be buying "The Big Easy Cooker" (http://www.bigeasythanksgiving.com/) which is a gas/propane version of the orion cooker, as soon as its on the market.

I would get a Weber
They do cost more but availibilty of parts amd accessories is why I like it, any ace or true value carries all the weber parts. The only thing to watch for is some of the newer webers are made in china are are much cheaper made.

You know...as much as I love to cook and grill, I seldom spend a lot of money on grills because I use them so often, they don't really last that long no matter how good they are. I grill all winter long even...I grilled today! lol...

But seriously, I do agree that a three burner is the way to go (great for cooking using indirect heat), and if you don't have a sideburner on your current grill, get one on your new grill...you'd wonder how you ever got along without it!

You know...as much as I love to cook and grill, I seldom spend a lot of money on grills because I use them so often, they don't really last that long no matter how good they are. I grill all winter long even...I grilled today! lol...

But seriously, I do agree that a three burner is the way to go (great for cooking using indirect heat), and if you don't have a sideburner on your current grill, get one on your new grill...you'd wonder how you ever got along without it!
I understand Vampz. There is no "grilling season" for me. I grilled last night (steaks), and will fire it up tonight (pork chops). It gets used as much as my oven, stove or microwave

I dont mind paying a little more if the grill cooks a little better, but I wont pay more for a name because it lasts longer. My experience is the same as yours. I use it too much for that to really become a factor. Mine will wear out far quicker than most, or I will get the "fever" again and buy another in a year or so anyway.

To Dodge. I do agree that Weber makes a great Charcoal grill (the best IMHO), never tried a gas one though.

I did see a stainless 3 burner Char-Broil on sale at wal mart today for $169. It also had the side burner. I started to pick it up. My current gas grill is the same brand, and cooks fine, but it isnt stainless, and doesnt have the side burner.

I did see a stainless 3 burner Char-Broil on sale at wal mart today for $169. It also had the side burner. I started to pick it up. My current gas grill is the same brand, and cooks fine, but it isnt stainless, and doesnt have the side burner.

Ok...if I were you, I would be all over that deal....seriously...

decent brand, good material (stainless), fits your requirements, and the sideburner while I'm sure you will love...priced well below your threshold

I would say you cannot go wrong...I'd go so far to say that I would pick up that grill and I don't even need a new one...(yet:) )

Ok...if I were you, I would be all over that deal....seriously...

decent brand, good material (stainless), fits your requirements, and the sideburner while I'm sure you will love...priced well below your threshold

I would say you cannot go wrong...I'd go so far to say that I would pick up that grill and I don't even need a new one...(yet:) )

Haha, the best thing is, it is already put together!!!!! It has been there for a month (floor model, no boxes left). I am probably going to pick it up next week when I am off.

Just wanted to see if anyone else had some recomendations

Haha, the best thing is, it is already put together!!!!! It has been there for a month (floor model, no boxes left). I am probably going to pick it up next week when I am off.

Just wanted to see if anyone else had some recomendations

HA! Excellent! If you want to break it in, I know a great bourbon steak recipe I got from someone on the inter....

...wait a minute. :D :D :D lol...

I'd love to hear some recommendations too, but I honestly don't think many are going to be able to top your find. Enjoy it!

haha, You know, I forgot about that recipe! I still use the ribs recipe though!

I am going to have to cook that steak again soon!

I use a Weber Genesis Gold (natural gas model) about twice a week year-round, and only recently have I had any problems, only thing that has gone wrong with it is the ignitor has rusted out, and just last week I noticed the steel liner for the lid is rusted out on the bottom back of the lid, allowing it to come loose. I have not checked on parts or price for them yet.

Be aware I NEVER have used the side burner, but I have one...just have no use for it. The stainless burners, grates, and flavorizer bars are nice though.

Dang thing was 500.00 though 3 years ago...I would have NEVER paid that for a gas grill for myself, the people we put up that lost everything in Katrina bought it for us...:D

That being said the Weber is the finest gas grill I have ever grilled a steak on. Hands down. Even heating, as well as precise temp control, compared to the other grills I have had over the years.

But your floor model seems like a great deal, I think I'd jump on that. :up

1 more vote for the Weber gasser. I have a NG Weber and it's built like a rock and cooks to perfection. Quite simply the best gas grill I've ever used.

I actually used to assemble bbqs for a living for Home Depot. Steer clear of Charbroil. Unless you are buying one of their professional series grills they are flat out junk. Their burners are the thinnest made and will be rusted out and needing replacement annually. They are poorly designed so you will have hot spots, which will cause uneven cooking at various places. They also have a bad tendency to flare up worse than any other grill. For $300-400 you can get a Weber genesis series grill which is leaps and bound beyond Charbroil's bargain bin grills.

Weber has the best warranty in the industry and is the only manufacturer that will atually send a service tech to your house to repair your grill. If you buy one at Home Depot, it should come with cast iron grills standard. The flavorizer bars weber uses are excellent at dissipating that propane taste gas grills are hated for. This also applies to Ducane Grills, which are now owned by weber and enjoy the same warranty benefits. Do it right the first time and you won't be buying a new grill in two years. Charbroil is junk.

Weber certianly sounds like they are the best, but as I said, the inferior construction of the charbroil will rarely come into play for me. I look at a year, maybe 2 at the most out of one before it would need to be replaced, top brand or not. I have had the same timeframe with my weber charcoal grills, I cant imagine the gas being much different. I will give them a closer look though based on all of the recomendations here. Thanks guys:up

I went thru several Char-Broil, Sunbeam, and some other grill (brand name escapes me now) over the years. Every year or two I needed to replace burners or some other parts. Rust was incredible.

Then I broke down and bought a Weber gas grill. I think I've had it 7, maybe 8 years now. Only things I've replaced are the flavorizer bars and the thermometer (which I broke).

Can't imagine why you think you'll replace yours every other year, despite your charcoal grill experience.

BTW, I have a Weber Smokey Mtn (bullet). Coming up on two years, I believe. Still in great shape, despite my Turkey Day 2007 Great Goose Fat Fire. But I do keep both units covered.

I've had a Fiesta Branded 2 Burner Grill for over 10 years, kept outside and uncovered... only maintenance besides cleaning and replacing Lava rock was replacing the burner a couple of weeks ago (bought the burner on clearance at Wally World a couple of years ago... needs a new ignitor but It is close enough to my Orion stuff to grab the lighter I use for it...

Can't imagine why you think you'll replace yours every other year, despite your charcoal grill experience.

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I guess it wouldnt HAVE to be replaced. Things can be repaired. I simply use mine ALOT. 4 or 5 times a week on average (I used it last night, the night before, and its lit now) . That is year round. Things will wear out. After that much usage, over a year or two, you can either replace what needs to be replaced, or buy another one, for not much difference in price. The main difference is I can have a new one, and sell the old one for a few bucks. It has worked out well in the past.

Now if I could find a good one that is a little more that would stand up to that usage and wouldnt cost an arm and leg on top of what I paid to keep working at top condition, sure I would probably get it. The ones recommended might, I am simply going off of my experience with the charcoal version of the same company. There may be a world of difference. How often do you use your weber?

MSmith, just curious, how did you break your charcoal grill? There's not too many parts in a charcoal to damage/wear down. Did you keep it uncovered in the rain or out in the harsh elements or something?

I've had a Fiesta Branded 2 Burner Grill for over 10 years, kept outside and uncovered... only maintenance besides cleaning and replacing Lava rock was replacing the burner a couple of weeks ago (bought the burner on clearance at Wally World a couple of years ago... needs a new ignitor but It is close enough to my Orion stuff to grab the lighter I use for it...

Wow...I have a fiesta grill as well. Three burner with side burner. I paid a ridiculous 140 for it three years ago and its still going well. I'm like msmith...the grill is my primary cooking platform. I buy a cheap grill with no expectations other than three years worth of hard labor. So far, my fiesta has served its time well...including frequent summer cookouts (including four beercan chickens simultaneously), sunday game days, two (going on three) superbowl parties, and the occasional breakfast sausages...

Not taking away from anyones opinion regarding weber or otherwise, but I can certainly live with that... :up

I went thru several Char-Broil, Sunbeam, and some other grill (brand name escapes me now) over the years. Every year or two I needed to replace burners or some other parts. Rust was incredible.

Then I broke down and bought a Weber gas grill. I think I've had it 7, maybe 8 years now. Only things I've replaced are the flavorizer bars and the thermometer (which I broke).

Can't imagine why you think you'll replace yours every other year, despite your charcoal grill experience.

BTW, I have a Weber Smokey Mtn (bullet). Coming up on two years, I believe. Still in great shape, despite my Turkey Day 2007 Great Goose Fat Fire. But I do keep both units covered.

Same here I replace my parents burner in their subeam about once a year, I have used the sunbeam burners and even the aftermarket burners and none seem to hold up. I picked up a weber genesis gas grill on the local junk cleanout day, bought a new grate and new flavorizer bars and it is good as new now. That was 4 years ago, the old weber is still going good.

My Fiesta was a Service award with the company, therefore... free so all I have in it is propane the $4 or so clearance replacement burner (bigger than stock) & lava rocks :D

MSmith, just curious, how did you break your charcoal grill? There's not too many parts in a charcoal to damage/wear down. Did you keep it uncovered in the rain or out in the harsh elements or something?

If I remember correctly, there was a center bolt in the bottom that connected to the whole support structure. The hole for that rusted out and the supports collapsed. It was covered.

... How often do you use your weber?

OK- You got me there. Since I got the smoker, I've only used the grill maybe 3 times a year. Except in winter, I'd say I smoke maybe 3 times a month. There's only two of us. So our wear and tear experiences aren't even close.

OK- You got me there. Since I got the smoker, I've only used the grill maybe 3 times a year. Except in winter, I'd say I smoke maybe 3 times a month. There's only two of us. So our wear and tear experiences aren't even close.
Haha, yeah just a little bit:p

I am interested in getting a smoker also. I may look into that when I get the grill

I grill a lot. My Weber gasser is over 5 years old now. In the spring/summer/fall I grill 4-5 times a week. Not one thing has gone wrong or needed to be replaced yet. With that durability, you could go through the hassle of buying 2-3 cheaper brand grills or 1 Weber and be set for a REALLY long time.

Thanks for the info. Thats the kind of usage I want to hear from the Weber:up

Bumping this old thread because I'm in the market for a new Gas Grill. Any additional opinions?

Yes. My first opinion was Weber. My second opinion is Weber. Actually, I very rarely use my grill now. I much prefer the smoker, of which I now have two. Both Weber.

Weber.

Sky, actually The Home Depot had a sale on one of their Weber 3 burners a few weeks ago. Not sure if they're still on sales, but it's worth a look.

I'm going to catch hell on here for this, but I had to pass on the Weber.

I was going to buy a Weber 3-burner for $500, but the Weber I really wanted was $900. I can't do $900 right now, so I decided to go with a cheapie and get the Weber I really want in a couple years when I have a better income (fingers crossed).

I went with a $199 Brinkmann (:eek::eek:). Its a Consumer Reports best buy....obviously its been good so far....we'll see if its rusted out next summer :)

Brinkmann 4 Burner Stainless Steel Grill - 810-8410-S at The Home Depot (http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100599785&categoryID=500349)

I was going to buy a Weber 3-burner for $500, but the Weber I really wanted was $900. I can't do $900 right now, so I decided to go with a cheapie and get the Weber I really want in a couple years when I have a better income (fingers crossed).



Well, actually, that's pretty much what most of us have done. It's a big first step. I don't know how many other brands I went thru before coughing up the bucks for the Weber.

I'm going to catch hell on here for this, but I had to pass on the Weber.

I was going to buy a Weber 3-burner for $500, but the Weber I really wanted was $900. I can't do $900 right now, so I decided to go with a cheapie and get the Weber I really want in a couple years when I have a better income (fingers crossed).

I went with a $199 Brinkmann (:eek::eek:). Its a Consumer Reports best buy....obviously its been good so far....we'll see if its rusted out next summer :)

Brinkmann 4 Burner Stainless Steel Grill - 810-8410-S at The Home Depot (http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100599785&categoryID=500349)

Not to rain on your parade, but my buddy bought the same grill last year. Since then, the burners and starter have stopped working.

Well, actually, that's pretty much what most of us have done. It's a big first step. I don't know how many other brands I went thru before coughing up the bucks for the Weber.

I got lucky and negotiated the grill in with the purchase of my first house....

When the buyer and I were negotiating a purchase price for the home, we sat at the kitchen table which was next to a sliding glass door overlooking the deck when I saw the beauty.... A brand new Weber Genesis with a side burner and a dedicated natural gas line hook-up! Woah!

I actually told the buyer that I won't sign papers unless the grill stays. :)

The Weber and I have had a wonderful relationship ever since. :D

Not to rain on your parade, but my buddy bought the same grill last year. Since then, the burners and starter have stopped working.

Lol! All I want is 2 years! It's fine if the starter stops working, but I need those burners to last. :)

Lol! All I want is 2 years! It's fine if the starter stops working, but I need those burners to last. :)

Maybe he just got a lemon. Hopefully yours works out for you. :)

I got lucky and negotiated the grill in with the purchase of my first house....

When the buyer and I were negotiating a purchase price for the home, we sat at the kitchen table which was next to a sliding glass door overlooking the deck when I saw the beauty.... A brand new Weber Genesis with a side burner and a dedicated natural gas line hook-up! Woah!

I actually told the buyer that I won't sign papers unless the grill stays. :)

The Weber and I have had a wonderful relationship ever since. :D

If my wife and I decide we're going to stay in our current house for awhile, I'm getting a natural gas line run outside. Talk about convenient!

If my wife and I decide we're going to stay in our current house for awhile, I'm getting a natural gas line run outside. Talk about convenient!

I actually didn't realize what a great thing this was until I got into the home.

Now, I never have to worry about filling propane tanks. Very convenient and highly recommended.

Most grills make an adapter kit to convert Propane to Gas too, so you don't need to buy a whole new grill.