BBQ's

[SexyLion]

So, after 7 years of heavy use (3/4 times a week in the warm months, 2/3 times a month in the cold) my gas bbq died (Friday afternoon too...)...well my Dad being the great man he is, told me he will get me a new one, and he said since i do all the family bbq'ing that it will be a good one. I was actually willing to take his since he does not use it anymore since i moved around the block from him. But, I am not gonna look a gift horse in the mouth...I am looking at this one, the Weber S-65o (natural gas), anyone got any other suggestions.

[rev.stacks]

what kind of price range are you looking at?

[SexyLion]

I figured that the 1500 range is about good...

[rev.stacks]

not sure about the specs on the one you posted, but this is what i have and i love it. i use the smoker almost as much as the grill:

Weber Summit® E-450™ NG Gas Grill
Model 1841001
$1,529.00



Beauty, elegance and the capacity to grill for the entire block. With thoughtful touches like polished trim, smooth lines and an enclosed tank storage area, this Summit® gas grill will give your neighbors something to talk about. Includes a 10-foot flexible hose.

* 48,800 BTU-per-hour input; 4 stainless steel burners; 650 sq. in. total cooking area; 112 sq. in. warming rack area
* 12,000 BUT-per-hour input flush-mounted side burner; 8,000 BTU-per-hour smoker burner and stainless steel smoker box; 10,600 BTU-per-hour infrared rear-mounted rotisserie burner and spit fork rotisserie attachment with heavy-duty motor
* Snap-Jet™ individual burner ignition system; 9.5mm diameter stainless steel rod cooking grates; stainless steel Flavorizer® bars
* One Grill Out® handle light; 6 tool hooks; Weber® cookbook

* Assembled Depth (In Inches) : 30.0 In.
* Assembled Height (In Inches) : 57.1 In.
* Assembled Weight (In LBS) : 252
* Assembled Width (In Inches) : 66.0 In.
* Cooking Surface : 650Sq. In.
* Energy Star Compliant : False
* Grill Height : 57.1 In.
* Grill Width : 66.0 In.
* Grill/Smoker Fuel Type : Natural Gas
* Heat Thermometer : Yes
* Primary Cooking Area : 538 Sq. In.
* Rotisserie : Yes
* Side Burner : Yes
* Warming Rack : Yes
* Warming Rack Area : 112 Sq. In.

hope that helps!

[SexyLion]

Yea, that is one level down from the one I am looking at. The new ones have a searing bar, and have 8 burners, which is good, cause when I do a family bbq we have a minimum of 20 people, so I need the extra grill space. Also, in all my years of grilling I have never used the side grill, so I do not need it. I might be off on the money, but I am seeing them listed for 1,600.

[rev.stacks]

yeah, stick with the one you picked then. i didn't know all the specs on that one and it def sounds better

[Fever]

Great Choice!!
The only thing I debated when purchasing my new one was the Traeger line of pellet grills/smokers due to the flavor issue. But find the overall package (maintenance, versatility, ease of use) of Weber superior.

Happy Grilling!!

[DSF Guest 6]

That's a shitload of money for a grill! I personally am a charcoal guy. It's cheaper but more of a pain in the ass but I've always enjoyed the whole process. Not to mention the food tastes better to me on a charcoal grill compared to gas.

[BigMac63]

Yeah, I would have to move out of Kansas City to even think about using propane. We take grilling, bbqing and smoking pretty seriously around here. Charcoal and hardwoods / fruitwoods only.

[Randal Graves]

The best thing about a gas grill is that it is ready in 3 mins instead of 30 for charcoal. Being cleaner is just a bonus.