[zdubyadubya]

Like the title says folks, hit me with what ya got. The posts we've seen in the past all date back to 2010. If you feel I should spend more, I'm willing to budge a little on price. I'm looking for simple, stand-alone, and most concerned about quality/durability, and ease of replacement parts rather than features. I'm also open to DIY or scavenger set-ups, it doesn't have to be a hardware store buy. I basically just want a set of outdoor burners so that the wife stops complaining about me smoking up the house.

Thanks!

 

[jimmydean]

I have a tough time dropping big coin on a BBQ. I have had wicked nice ones, I've had cheap ones, they all seem to fall apart at nearly the same rate. This year I am spending no more than $150 and if it lasts 2 years, I'll be happy.

My last big money grill was nearly $500 with a cover and all sorts of stuff. The second year I had it, I spent $120 replacing parts that had died in the "off season". Never again.

/cheapbastardrant

<edit> I had little luck finding any replacement parts after the second year as a lot of companies change stuff just to be a dick about it.

 

[jonKranked]

whatever is on sale at home depot.

i can check what brand i have at home, but it's been going solid for at least 5 years. cosmetically its far from perfect, but i could have taken better care of it.

 

[jonKranked]

if you want good and cheap, find a 55 gal barren. sawzall it in half, weld some legs on. weld two racks on the interior to hold a griddle, then hinge the halves together and drill for ventialtion.

 

[jimmydean]

if you want good and cheap... <effort>

I do need to buy a new grill this year, though. Dammit.

 

[SkaredShtles]

Strange... I've got a Char Broil we bought at Costco. I'm pretty sure it's 10 years old now. I vaguely recall replacing the ignitor on it once.

 

[SkaredShtles]

My advice would be get the one from Costco that fits your budget.

 

[Quo Fan]

Last year I bought a Char Broil from Homeless Depot. I got a 2 burner Tru Infrared. I think it was around $250. Bit of a learning curve, but it grills great.

 

[CrabJoe StretchPants]

I know it's a bit more than your $300, but you did say you were flexible on budget.

I got one of these when I bought my house 4 years ago. It's cool looking, cooks meat and hasn't fallen apart. Win in my book.

http://www.sears.com/kenmore-4-burner-all-stainless-steel-gas-grill/p-07133492000P?prdNo=2&blockNo=2&blockType=G2

 

[jimmydean]

I know it's a bit more than your $300, but you did say you were flexible on budget.

I got one of these when I bought my house 4 years ago. It's cool looking, cooks meat and hasn't fallen apart. Win in my book.

http://www.sears.com/kenmore-4-burner-all-stainless-steel-gas-grill/p-07133492000P?prdNo=2&blockNo=2&blockType=G2

Now I have rolling grill ads from Sears, yay!

 

[jdcamb]

If you buy like 10 or 15 gallons of outdoor paint from Ace Hardware. They will give you a built grill. Seemed like a cool grill....

 

[eric strt6]

now if you are a cheap bastard like me

plus its portable

 

[CrabJoe StretchPants]

Now I have rolling grill ads from Sears, yay!

Probably a nice change of scenery from boat part retailers, amirite?

 

[Wumpus]

Weber Q series

 

[Jozz]

Weber Q series

Aluminum shell
Stainless burner
Cast iron grills

Had mine for 5 years, works like new.

 

[Da Peach]

Our $89 bargain grill from Home Depot just got replaced last year.
It worked well for 6 years, even the ignitor.

It turned to dust and blew away, so we got another very similar one, but with fancy BBQ implement hanging hooks added!

 

[CrabJoe StretchPants]

If it doesn't have an integrated bottle opener, don't get it.

 

[jdcamb]

If it doesn't have an integrated bottle opener, don't get it.

The other important thing here is to be sure it is kid proof. Firstly turn the gas on. Wait a minute. Press the ignitor. How big is the fireball? The bigger the better if your neighbors kids come into your yard often. Secondly when it explodes does the lid fly towards you or away. You want away. Thirdly, do you have Vinyl siding? If you do make sure your wife or significant other is involved in the placement process of said grill, so that you can blame them later on for melting the vinyl siding. Get one with a side burner in case the economy tanks you can always make meth outside then. Your welcome.....

 

[bizutch]

There is a shiny 4 burner grill from Charbroil that me Depot carries and rarely ever puts on sale that is their lowest price model that has actual cast iron grates. From everything I read, the cast iron retains heat better for even cooking. I got it, but the one thing I don't like is it DEFINITELY requires pre-heating it to cook good.

If not, you spend the first 10 minutes of cooking just having it warm the interior. Cooks VERY even though. Downside is that you can't just fire it up and sizzle something

 

[jimmydean]

There is a shiny 4 burner grill from Charbroil that me Depot carries and rarely ever puts on sale that is their lowest price model that has actual cast iron grates. From everything I read, the cast iron retains heat better for even cooking. I got it, but the one thing I don't like is it DEFINITELY requires pre-heating it to cook good.

If not, you spend the first 10 minutes of cooking just having it warm the interior. Cooks VERY even though. Downside is that you can't just fire it up and sizzle something

This is one requirement I have for this years grill. It does take time to bring up to temp, but the results are the best. My buddy has one with them and it is awesome.

 

[Sandwich]

http://www.target.com/p/char-broil-magnum-infrared-gas-grill-stainless-steel/-/A-12942860?ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001&AFID=Google_PLA_df&LNM=12942860&CPNG=Patio+Garden&kpid=12942860&LID=PA&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=12942860&gclid=CKyt5uPZ1r0CFRQS7AodNxkAAw

i have this. It's OK. Not sure about the "infrared" cooking tech. It's more like "clogforoften" but the burners work great, the ignitor is flawless, and it's held up well.

 

[CrabJoe StretchPants]

Would you say the grill is.......infrarad?

 

[bizutch]

Here's mine.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Char-Broil-4-Burner-Propane-Gas-Grill-463211513/202525429?N=5yc1vZbxazZch

I read tons of review...tons. Way too many actually and only learned one key thing about grills.

The guys who really know how to grill can work magic on just about any of them. I went with the 4 burner on the off random chance I wanted to grill chicken on one side and corn on the cob or some other slow cook stuff on the other.

Doubt I'll ever invite a large group over to use the whole thin in a grand fashion. We hate people tracking mud on the carpet.

 

[TN]

if you want good and cheap, find a 55 gal barren. sawzall it in half, weld some legs on. weld two racks on the interior to hold a griddle, then hinge the halves together and drill for ventialtion.

don't forget to burn big ass fire in it to clean out all the ammonia or whatever crazy **** was in before you 'up-cycled' it.

 

[jimmydean]

$25, picked it up on the way home from work. It fit in the car (limited cargo in the Vette) AND I can take it on the boat.

 

[bizutch]

FYI, you can buy an adapter to hook that little bugger up to a full size propane tank.

 

[jonKranked]

don't forget to burn big ass fire in it to clean out all the ammonia or whatever crazy **** was in before you 'up-cycled' it.

shhhhh i'm trying to help thin the herd. darwin would be proud.

 

[jimmydean]

FYI, you can buy an adapter to hook that little bugger up to a full size propane tank.

I have one, but my big tank is empty right now.

This will be for camping/boat but works for now until I break down and get a real grill.

 

[jonKranked]

I have one, but my big tank is empty right now.

This will be for camping/boat but works for now until I break down and get a real grill.

only 1 tank? i have four 20lb propane tanks between the amount of grilling i do and the burner i have for homebrewing

 

[jimmydean]

only 1 tank? i have four 20lb propane tanks between the amount of grilling i do and the burner i have for homebrewing

I left one tank (had 2) when I left the ex. Seems silly having a tank at all without something to run it on at the moment except my tiny grill.

Now if I had that deep fryer I've been asking for...

 

[jdcamb]

I want a Egg. Best grill in the world.....

 

[zdubyadubya]

So I scored this little guy for $100 off because there was a scratch on the lid. Little bit of touch-up black enamel, buffed it, and you can't even see it anymore. So far I have had it for two days, its cooked two dinners and one breakfast (family of 4) and I love it. All the guts are completely stainless, all the racks are cast iron, and it even comes with a skillet. Lovin it so far and would highly recommend.

Weber Spirit E210

Thanks for the advice all!

 

[bizutch]

$100? We hate you. Good job.

 

[zdubyadubya]

$100? We hate you. Good job.

"$100 off"... was still a $300 grill. but hopefully should last awhile if i take care of it. and yes, I am still very stoked on my purchase. Breakfast #2 of fried eggs on toast this morning was amazing. i'm going to see how long i can go before cooking another meal inside of the house.

 

[jimmydean]

Nice work. I had an interesting talk with my neighbor who works at the Sears Home Store about grills. He confirmed that grills in general were planned obsolescence. Most grills after a few years fall apart and the models are either discontinued or the parts are outrageous to encourage a new grill purchase rather than fixing the old one. Bastards.

 

[HotWhiskey]

Nice work. I had an interesting talk with my neighbor who works at the Sears Home Store about marriage. He confirmed that marriages in general were planned obsolescence. Most marriages after a few years fall apart and the models are either discontinued or the parts are outrageous to encourage a new vagina purchase rather than fixing the old one. Bastards.

Fixed