NG Genesis S-330 or Silver B?

[JaredK]

I've been looking to pick up a natural gas grill as my house has a hookup in the back; debating between a couple of options that are currently listed on marketplace near me.

$25 for a Silver B, would have to throw in burners and replace the grills/flavorizers if needed.
$250 for an S-330, it looks pretty decent as-is? Replace things as they are needed.

$25 Genesis Silver B in need of burners (and possibly other things):

Weber Genesis - Silver
Natural Gas
3 Burner - Needs new burner insert
Grill grates, drip pan, frame, etc., all good.

$250 Genesis S-330:
They said they've had for ~10 years, no issues with it.

Very nice natural gas grill by Weber. Includes cover.

 

[Steve Hoch]

For $25 I would buy the Silver B and replace all the internals for less than $100 on Amazon. Clean it up well and you'll have what amounts to a brand new grill.

 

[DanHoo]

I believe the grill with the stainless steel lid is an S320. 2007 to 2010 model years.

I'd go with the silver B. It looks like a later 2004 to 2006.

 

[LMichaels]

I'd go with the one you're SURE is a native NG grill #1 and if that S320 is in nice shape I'd actually be more partial to it. I like the cabinet, and side burner. It's otherwise essentially the same grill.

 

[Samuel]

I will always choose the Silber B over the Sidewinder Grills. Just my preference.

 

[LMichaels]

I will always choose the Silber B over the Sidewinder Grills. Just my preference.

Both listings are sidewinders. FWIW.

 

[Samuel]

Both listings are sidewinders. FWIW.

True, but I tend to call the later Genesis grills sidewinders and the earlier B's, B's

 

[LMichaels]

In any case if not fighting severe internal rust, I really like the S320 better. If rusted then not worth the battle IMO go for the easier the B. But, if not rusty, get a little rust preventative spray in there and you have a very usable/versatile grill in the S320. I like having a cabinet keeping stuff out of eyesight and the weather

 

[Jim C in Denver]

NGs are harder to find than tank propane models, but usually less expensive.

If you are going Silver B, then get a REAL Silver B. Which to me means an open cart and open grid bottom. Much better for avoiding rust.

If going for the bigger Genesis, I personally prefer the n/s burners with the extra sear burner found on more recent models. Three burner e/w is under-powered imo. Although those are very nice for a rotisserie (which I do not do). As Larry will tell you.

As between the two, I'd pick the S320 if not rusted inside the cabinet.

 

[Samuel]

Of the Silver B's, the open cart is the ideal choice for me too. I know that is not what is posted but it is a good point.

 

[Cody Bratton]

Of the Silver B's, the open cart is the ideal choice for me too. I know that is not what is posted but it is a good point.

Of the ones he posted, both of the lower cabinets look in decent condition. I like the silver B more, but would put a pair of crossmembers in it to use a drop in lower grate, and keep the cabinet look, with a well-draining bottom.

 

[DanHoo]

I like the idea of a grate on the bottom, however the Silver B with the closed cabinet is nearly 20 years old and the bottom shelf looks pretty good for the age.If it were mine, I'd clean it, and use a de-rusting solution on it like Evaporust. Perhaps paint it with a rust reformer paint. (I recall a post comparing them and which one did best)

I can't recall how these are held in place, but if it comes out easily it's a couple of hours work every couple of years to make it last indefinitely.

 

[DanHoo]

The silver B also appears to have the catch for a RH swing up table. The end trim already has the drop side and the bar for the table so it only needs the newer curved style RH swing table to have two.

 

[Cody Bratton]

I like the idea of a grate on the bottom, however the Silver B with the closed cabinet is nearly 20 years old and the bottom shelf looks pretty good for the age.If it were mine, I'd clean it, and use a de-rusting solution on it like Evaporust. Perhaps paint it with a rust reformer paint. (I recall a post comparing them and which one did best)

I can't recall how these are held in place, but if it comes out easily it's a couple of hours work every couple of years to make it last indefinitely.

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They aren't hard to pop out, but you would want to run a strap or something around it to keep tension. I have seen a few that those legs are bulging out at the bottoms and stretched the upper portion of the legs where the lower portion slides in. Although the cabinet would probably somewhat prevent that.