New Weber Spirit 2 grill. What you think.

[Dave Lehnert]

Looks like weber is in the process changing styles on their gas grills.
What do you think of the looks of the new style?
Not sure I like how the propane tanks hangs off the side in the open.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Weber-Sp...-303243334-_-N



The Genesis has a cover for the tank but not fully enclosed
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[Matt Meiser]

Looks to me like they've continued to cheapen them up. The Weber I bought around 2004 still looked like new on the outside and only ever needed burners (once), grates (once), and flavorizor bars (twice) during 10 years I owned it. I sold it for about $100 on Craigslist. My parents bought one about 5 years later and it went in the trash last year. Theirs looked a lot sturdier than this. This looks like it has stamped steel for the whole frame. Sad.

[Dave Lehnert]

Looks to me like they've continued to cheapen them up. The Weber I bought around 2004 still looked like new on the outside and only ever needed burners (once), grates (once), and flavorizor bars (twice) during 10 years I owned it. I sold it for about $100 on Craigslist. My parents bought one about 5 years later and it went in the trash last year. Theirs looked a lot sturdier than this. This looks like it has stamped steel for the whole frame. Sad.

I decided to replace my grill next spring with a Weber two burner. Not too sure now.
My grill now is about 10 years old. Same burners and works but the inside is rusted away. The outside looks new. Only cost $249.

[Adam Herman]

I was in the market about 4 years ago and ended up with a kitchen aid branded grill from home depot over the Weber. Many of the upgraded features and a similar price to the entry level Weber. I have been very happy with it. stainless top and cabinet door. fully enclosed cabinet, stainless grates and burners.

[Frank Pratt]

I got a Webber about 4 years ago & the models they had at Home Depot were not the same as those at the local 'Barbeques Galore'. The ones at the Depot looked very similar, but had smaller bars on the stainless steel grates, or just thinnish cast iron grates, among other differences. And they really weren't any cheaper than at the BBQ place. I did a major tear down & cleaning this summer & I'd say the burner & flavorizer bars have at least 10 years left, the grate will last longer than I will. The cabinet & hood are almost like new. The only complaint I have is that the finish on the knobs has gone kinda crinkly. Best BBQ I've ever owned.

[Jim Becker]

Like Matt, my previous Weber Genesis B was a great grill that lasted a loooonnngggg time with only minor occasional refurbishments. The current Genesis E310, while having superior heat, isn't nearly the same quality. The original cast iron grates didn't have any porcelain coating and rusted really quickly. The porcelain coated ones still rusted and I've had to replace them twice. (if I do that again, it's going to be an aftermarket product made of anodized aluminum) I've had to replace the igniters three times and the burners twice. I'm really on the fence at this point about keeping it...but I really do like the heat it produces for searing. I may just go the combo gas/wood/charcoal route if I can find something that I actually like. Hard to sat at this point.

[Matt Meiser]

I got a Big Green Egg and absolutely love it. Dealing with the charcoal really isn't much more work than gas now that I've got it down. There's VERY little left and it lights fast with a MAPP torch. I thought I'd use both but never used the propane grill again. My mom replaced hers with a Kamodo Joe which I think is currently a better option. I would guess operational costs are similar (I pay about $9-$12 for a bag of lump charcoal at GFS, Walmart, or Home Depot) but the results are much better.

[Dave Lehnert]

I got a Big Green Egg and absolutely love it. Dealing with the charcoal really isn't much more work than gas now that I've got it down. There's VERY little left and it lights fast with a MAPP torch. I thought I'd use both but never used the propane grill again. My mom replaced hers with a Kamodo Joe which I think is currently a better option. I would guess operational costs are similar (I pay about $9-$12 for a bag of lump charcoal at GFS, Walmart, or Home Depot) but the results are much better.

Last two summers Meijer stocked a Char Broil grill that looked interesting. I would look at it and think "Should I ?'

[Wade Lippman]

. The porcelain coated ones still rusted and I've had to replace them twice. (if I do that again, it's going to be an aftermarket product made of anodized aluminum)

I bought aftermarket SS grates. They work great. Haven't seen aluminum ones.

[Jim Becker]

I bought aftermarket SS grates. They work great. Haven't seen aluminum ones.

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01DFQ8S...PHW1W9Z9&psc=0

[Brian Elfert]

I won't buy a Weber gas grill since they shipped Spirit and Genesis II production to China. Not only did Weber shift Genesis production to a lower cost country, but they had the gall to raise the prices and cheapened the design on most models.

Weber was high on my list for my next grill until they pulled this stunt.

[Dave Lehnert]

Was not prepared to spend $$$ this month for a grill but Home Depot had $100 off and received a $100 gift card from work.
I came home with the Weber Spirit E210. Reg $399, -$100 off - $100 gift card $199 out of pocket.

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[Bill Bukovec]

I still have our Weber charcoal grill we recieve as a wedding present 30 years ago. Not sure how many other people can say they've had the same spouse and grill for 30 years.

[Dave Lehnert]

I worked for a big box store for almost 25 years before they went under.
The first year I was employed by them I purchased a Kettle grill that Weber made for them less the Weber Logos. That been over 30 years now. I still use it and stored outdoors without a cover.

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[Mike Null]

My stainless steel Genesis is going strong after 8 years. I don't foresee having to replace it.