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OK, I went to a Lowes an hour from me hoping to wrangle a deal on a SmokeFire based on half price deals in other parts of the country. In spite of posted Lowes stickers, no such luck.
However, my trip wasn’t entirely a waste as this Lowes had the new Genesis “Tech” E-325 on display.
![9C3EE79B-F50B-44F0-BF18-5122870804EE.jpeg 9C3EE79B-F50B-44F0-BF18-5122870804EE.jpeg](https://tvwbb.com/data/attachments/42/42177-d2afcb512d9218f33798450eba3acfb7.jpg)
To be honest, I was underwhelmed. Whether you like the more futuristic tech look I guess is a matter of taste. This one did not have the off-centered look our friend in Europe posted of theirs. The tank is now again underneath, whereas I am guessing that may not be the case for the European model.
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Several things are a reversal of what I did like about the Genesis II: No large wheels, just 4 casters. @Dave in KC is correct that the regular ones are just like in the SmokeFire - kind of small. The pair with locks are different with large plastic toe steps.
![DF89BF3E-C410-4EA3-8A40-079627A2D32E.jpeg DF89BF3E-C410-4EA3-8A40-079627A2D32E.jpeg](https://tvwbb.com/data/attachments/42/42180-93507aace0927a6b2782cbfe3442ac12.jpg)
I hate to see the tank back under the firebox, the apparent elimination of the open cart option. The thing that I was most disappointed in was the thin, large sheets of stainless for the shelves and the unbelievably thin aluminum in the firebox.
![A6BC5265-1367-43B5-ACE2-41371F5B1DEF.jpeg A6BC5265-1367-43B5-ACE2-41371F5B1DEF.jpeg](https://tvwbb.com/data/attachments/42/42181-1fe21b16dbcb764ac53d30f45245abd4.jpg)
The Genesis II grills - particularly the open cart ones - are looking better all the time. Hopefully this new model will drive down the prices of used Genesis II grills. Personally, I still would rather have a classic old Genesis.
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OK, I went to a Lowes an hour from me hoping to wrangle a deal on a SmokeFire based on half price deals in other parts of the country. In spite of posted Lowes stickers, no such luck.
However, my trip wasn’t entirely a waste as this Lowes had the new Genesis “Tech” E-325 on display.
![9C3EE79B-F50B-44F0-BF18-5122870804EE.jpeg 9C3EE79B-F50B-44F0-BF18-5122870804EE.jpeg](https://tvwbb.com/data/attachments/42/42177-d2afcb512d9218f33798450eba3acfb7.jpg)
To be honest, I was underwhelmed. Whether you like the more futuristic tech look I guess is a matter of taste. This one did not have the off-centered look our friend in Europe posted of theirs. The tank is now again underneath, whereas I am guessing that may not be the case for the European model.
![4EED7B9B-2D68-4A5F-A31A-A9544BC5E1D3.jpeg 4EED7B9B-2D68-4A5F-A31A-A9544BC5E1D3.jpeg](https://tvwbb.com/data/attachments/42/42178-fcc2f67da84fd4d4e3ed6fe85d63fdfc.jpg)
Several things are a reversal of what I did like about the Genesis II: No large wheels, just 4 casters. @Dave in KC is correct that the regular ones are just like in the SmokeFire - kind of small. The pair with locks are different with large plastic toe steps.
![DF89BF3E-C410-4EA3-8A40-079627A2D32E.jpeg DF89BF3E-C410-4EA3-8A40-079627A2D32E.jpeg](https://tvwbb.com/data/attachments/42/42180-93507aace0927a6b2782cbfe3442ac12.jpg)
I hate to see the tank back under the firebox, the apparent elimination of the open cart option. The thing that I was most disappointed in was the thin, large sheets of stainless for the shelves and the unbelievably thin aluminum in the firebox.
![A6BC5265-1367-43B5-ACE2-41371F5B1DEF.jpeg A6BC5265-1367-43B5-ACE2-41371F5B1DEF.jpeg](https://tvwbb.com/data/attachments/42/42181-1fe21b16dbcb764ac53d30f45245abd4.jpg)
The Genesis II grills - particularly the open cart ones - are looking better all the time. Hopefully this new model will drive down the prices of used Genesis II grills. Personally, I still would rather have a classic old Genesis.
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