I know we're already sold on Weber gas grills...but it's good to know that Weber grills are getting some great publicity: http://virtualwebergasgrill.com/2019/06/weber-gas-grills-are-tops/
Weber Gas Grills Are Tops!
- Thread starter Chris Allingham
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Jon Tofte
TVWBB 1-Star Olympian
It is true that many of us in the gas grill section are pretty committed to what I call the "Classic Genesis" grills (Genesis 1-5, 1000-5000, Silver/Gold/Platinum). I am in that camp and agree that their simpler, more solid construction lends to greater durability than today's grills. I also really love the look of a Weber Genesis with stained wood slats. Compared to the new Webers it is a little like choosing between a vintage Jaguar or a new Lexis. Is one better than the other? Depends on what you want and your personal preferences.
So, I have room to appreciate the new Weber Genesis II and even Spirit II grills (not the current Summit
...Let's hope they do something about that thing soon
! A Summit II????). I think that Weber made some smart improvements early on after the roll-out of the Genesis II and that it is now a stylish, really nice, well featured grill, especially the open cart models. I am glad to hear that testing results and actual usage confirms that Weber can still turn out a great cooking grill. That in spite of offshoring. Some also complain about the prices. Even though they are out of my league, I don't think there are any viable competitors that are charging any less. These new findings seem to support that the new Webers are a good value if compared to other new grills.
So, I have room to appreciate the new Weber Genesis II and even Spirit II grills (not the current Summit
...Let's hope they do something about that thing soon! A Summit II????). I think that Weber made some smart improvements early on after the roll-out of the Genesis II and that it is now a stylish, really nice, well featured grill, especially the open cart models. I am glad to hear that testing results and actual usage confirms that Weber can still turn out a great cooking grill. That in spite of offshoring. Some also complain about the prices. Even though they are out of my league, I don't think there are any viable competitors that are charging any less. These new findings seem to support that the new Webers are a good value if compared to other new grills.
Rich Dahl
R.I.P. 7/21/2024
Sometimes I wonder what the editors at CR are thinking, but not this time. Every time I go to Home Dumpo I go over to the grill section to see if there are any bargains I just have to have. I always look at the grills and I can truly see the value and quality in a well made grill and that's Weber. Like Bruce and others I
personally like older things that have been brought back to life, hence my newest grill is a 2007 E320 at 12 years old still looks and cooks like new.
Also looking forward to restoring as best I can my 1985 genesis 2.
personally like older things that have been brought back to life, hence my newest grill is a 2007 E320 at 12 years old still looks and cooks like new.
Also looking forward to restoring as best I can my 1985 genesis 2.