Help! Have a Gas Grill question for you all....

[nhighnote414]

So it's time to upgrade my 10-year-old Weber gas barbecue. As I was looking around at the alternatives available in some of the home improvement stores, I noticed a pretty large difference between the Weber's in the store and was wondering your thoughts on something --> the weight of the $500ish grills is quite light. To match the weight of my present grill, I'll need to spend around $850. I'm not going to spend more than a grand (since I'm a cheapskate).

I do some low-and-slow cooking on the grill, but I primarily use a smoker for that. This time, I'm thinking about including a rotisserie. My concern is, is the extra cost of the heavier lid worth it? Yes, according to my instincts.
Any thoughts/ideas/suggestions would be much appreciated. Thank you ahead of time.

 

[TF_Member6575]

Hmmm, well based on what contractors tell me is the tools sold in the Big Box Stores are less quality then buying them at professional stores. Example 3 ball bearing vs 4 to 5, etc all to save cost and max profit. I wonder if that holds true for grills and stuff. When you but from a dealer you get customer service in the event something is wonky. Won't that in the Big Stores or Walmart.

 

[Dan-H]

So it's time to upgrade my 10-year-old Weber gas barbecue. As I was looking around at the alternatives available in some of the home improvement stores, I noticed a pretty large difference between the Weber's in the store and was wondering your thoughts on something --> the weight of the $500ish grills is quite light. To match the weight of my present grill, I'll need to spend around $850. I'm not going to spend more than a grand (since I'm a cheapskate).

I do some low-and-slow cooking on the grill, but I primarily use a smoker for that. This time, I'm thinking about including a rotisserie. My concern is, is the extra cost of the heavier lid worth it? Yes, according to my instincts.
Any thoughts/ideas/suggestions would be much appreciated. Thank you ahead of tim

What model do you have now? Spirit? Genesis?
How many burners? 2, 3, 4?
are the controls on the right? or up front?
What condition is it? Does it need some parts replacing? or is the inside of the frame rusting?

What does it currently do that you like? or don't like?