Have 4 Webers and find the quality and service to be going down hill.

[John_NJ]

The funny thing about China is that they will build a high quality product if it is specified and checked

The J-20 and J-35A are great examples.

 

[Cody Bratton]

It's amazing to me how many grills have been around for 30-40 years and the original wood and Z metal is still in excellent condition.

Even my 1985 has excellent wood and Z metal

I think that’s also unique to where it’s physically kept. The Genesis 2 I have, was kept against the house under the overhang and wood slats (having been painted with a spray can at some point) was in remarkable shape, Z bars included. I’ve yet to see overly rusted Z bars on any I’ve the durawood grills I’ve snagged.

 

[Steve Hoch]

I’ve yet to see overly rusted Z bars on any I’ve the durawood grills I’ve snagged.

I've seen enough of them for both of us, I will save the durawood and throw away most of the z bars.

 

[Cody Bratton]

Fair. I know I’m new to this as well so my experiences may be different!