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08-18-2010, 05:11 PM
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Soggy Bottom Boy
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Billerica, Ma.
Posts: 7,260
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I bought a Weber 4 years ago, it gets used 365 days a year, And it is like brand new on the outside, the inside is in good shape, if you buy a new one spend the extra money
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Surfcasting Full Throttle
Don't judge me Monkey
Recreational Surfcaster 99.9% C&R
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08-18-2010, 06:41 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: RI
Posts: 21,463
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From what I've seen, the basic Weber is still a good grill and less than 5 bills. Keep it covered and it should last a while. Many grills fail early as they're just not made to take the heat they can produce. Cooking at full blast will really fatigue non-stainless or bronze parts, and even stainless will suffer from too much heat.
Vermont Castings used to make a nice grill but I'm not sure if Home Depot ruined the company or not.
I've got a sweet all Stainless made by Lynx (when they made for Kitchenaid) that's going 6+ years strong. The piezoelectric starters have died but other than that it's working as new. It also has a lifetime warrantee on all stainless parts, so I'm assuming this will last a while. Wouldn't have bought it but I happened upon a rare deal to good to pass up.
The point being, not all of them rot out, but there's a cost to performance.
All things considered, if price is a big factor be prepared to replace it faster.
-spence
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08-19-2010, 10:54 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Gloucester, MA
Posts: 404
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Invested in a Webber
Gas grill 6 years ago. Want to say it was about 6 bills. Haven't had to replace a part yet. Get's covered nightly and used year round.
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08-19-2010, 03:30 PM
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Hardcore Equipment Tester
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Abington, MA
Posts: 6,234
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tattoobob
I bought a Weber 4 years ago, it gets used 365 days a year, And it is like brand new on the outside, the inside is in good shape, if you buy a new one spend the extra money
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My buddy has a 4 yo Weber, and he had to replace all of the guts this year. The guts were more expensive than a Charbroil, but when you pay 7-800 for a grill what do you expect
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Bent Rods and Screaming Reels!
Spot NAZI
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08-19-2010, 04:40 PM
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Bait Boy's Dad
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: South Shore MA
Posts: 744
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Earlier this summer I had the same issue. I found out the reason webers last so long is that the oven box is made out of cast aluminum. There is another maker that does the same for a little less money by the name of Broil King. Good Luck and happy grilling. 
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May the holes in your net be no larger than the fish in it - Irish Blessing
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08-21-2010, 06:45 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: RI
Posts: 5,704
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This is why I buy the cheapie charbroil.All the replacement parts can be had at Joblot or Benny's for under $20.I'm on my third year with one that I actually paid $80 for.I replaced the drip bar this Spring for a whole whopping $10.
I'm done with "Cadillac" grills.Cost's to much to upkeep.Except for a Vermont Castings...that's a grill I wish I had the coin for.
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08-21-2010, 08:10 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 22,805
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EXACTLY
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Originally Posted by basswipe
I'm done with "Cadillac" grills.Cost's to much to upkeep.Except for a Vermont Castings...that's a grill I wish I had the coin for.
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get the real deal or............. IMPROVISE 
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08-21-2010, 02:17 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: RI
Posts: 5,704
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Actually these days I cook more over wood or natural lump charcoal in the firepit.
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08-21-2010, 03:05 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 22,805
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if'n..... i really wanna
i just go see my Grill freak Buddy
every year he gets a "Bigger" bad-ass grill
with all the bells and whistles.......
has the finest meats all marinated to perfection
grilled to unbelievable standards that are unsurpassed
and he usually complains that i don't come over often enough
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