Would you buy a new Genesis


 
John K BBQ

John K BBQ

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Looking for some honest opinions here as I'm about to pull the trigger on replacing my 10+ year old Genesis. It still works, and looks OK. I've done an OK job on maintenance, but apparrently I've lost the manual, and it doesn't always light off correctly. I would likely sell it for cheap to any one in the St. Louis area if they were interested. Burners were replaced about 2 years ago and the grill hasn't been used much since then. It has the stainless grates, and newer flavorizer bars as well.

Last summer, I was about to buy a really fancy gas grill with a rotisserie and all that. A Weber Summit, or the Napoleon equivalent. Then my fun budget got spent on other stuff. Now, my fun budget is back, and I can buy something. I thought about buying a Searwood... lots of positive reviews, but not perfect either. I don't want to have a plug in grill, I don't want another thing on wifi, and most importantly wifey does not like smokey food ALL THE TIME, so I think pellet poopers are out. I'm also looking for something that Wifey might not be afraid to use (aka very clean and simple like our kitchen stove).

I don't think I'd really use a rotisserie feature that often, and I almost never cook for more than 8 people, so I don't think upgrading all the way to a Summit or equivalent makes sense. I like the 4 burner Genesis I'm showing below in photo 2 because I've used one once, and I know it does a great job on steaks, and because my fam really digs smash burgers so the griddle option is very appealing, along with the expanded storage cabinet to store the griddle when it's not in use.

So does anyone have anything good or bad to say about the new genesis for weeknight easy grilling and smashburgers? Is there another reputable brand I should be considering?

Here's my old grill

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Here's what I might buy (maybe without the side burner and smart grill feature)
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@John K BBQ I would not buy a new Genesis. I don't care for the styling and the side tables feel lightweight and cheap compared to the year you currently have.

I would upgrade an E310 front control to a similar year E330 front control like the one I have. The sear burner makes a big difference IMO. If you can find one it would be worth doing.

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Costco has the Genesis II E335s for $699. That would be my second choice.

DanHoo

Thread 'Costco has Genesis II e335s for $699 again'

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If you are looking to buy a new grill this black Genesis ii in the picture above is really good grill that Dan posted from Costco. It is in my opinion is one of the best options for a newer grill. They still have some around but they're
phasing them out for the newer style that you have posted above. In my opinion the grills after Genesis ii are a noticeable step down in build quality. I have had more Weber grills than I can count from 1985 to current. By far the best built in my opinion are the first and second generation Genesis from 1985 to 1999. As far as cooking good and searing a steak I have not had a Weber that hasn't done well at this. So my focus is more on build quality. From the two that you have pictured above I would definitely keep the old one and invest into parts if needed. In 5 years or less the newer one will probably be in worse shape than your older one and you'd be in the same boat or worse at that point. As much as I would like to say you should get one from 1985 to 1999 that's not a practical option for most people. I would say either keep the one you have or find a nice Genesis ii that is still being offered for sale somewhere like Costco.
 
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