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Recommendations for gas grill under $200 ( updated with outcome)

Posted on 6/28/11 at 1:51 pm
Posted by Bleeding purple
Athens, Texas
Member since Sep 2007
25321 posts
Posted on 6/28/11 at 1:51 pm
I know all of the arguments for charcoal vs gas so please just keep it limited to recommendations for gas grills if you will please.

I have no need for a side burner or even for a side shelf for that matter. I would like a grill with about 24x12 inches of grilling space and at least 2 burners.


Any suggestions for lower end models that will not fall apart in a month?
This post was edited on 7/26/11 at 2:08 pm
Posted by BayouBlitz
Member since Aug 2007
16548 posts
Posted on 6/28/11 at 2:13 pm to
This one looks nice for under $200. I think you really need side shelves. They're just super handy. 3 burners gives you a ton of cooking options.



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Posted by BhamTigah
Lurker since Jan 2003
Member since Jan 2007
15269 posts
Posted on 6/28/11 at 2:17 pm to
In that price range, I would go with

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I know the second is a little over $200, but I have a buddy who swears by his Char-Broil infrared. The biggest problem is that they haven't been around long enough to know whether they will last.
Posted by Boudreaux35
BR
Member since Sep 2007
22147 posts
Posted on 6/28/11 at 2:18 pm to
quote:

Any suggestions for lower end models that will not fall apart in a month?


Under $200, plan on buying a new one within 2 years.
Posted by PurpleandGold Motown
Birmingham, Alabama
Member since Oct 2007
22450 posts
Posted on 6/28/11 at 2:27 pm to
I have this one and it works great. Runs a little hot on the middle burner but every gas grill I've had has that problem. I paid 139 bucks for mine at Lowes.
Posted by BayouBlitz
Member since Aug 2007
16548 posts
Posted on 6/28/11 at 2:30 pm to
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Under $200, plan on buying a new one within 2 years.


Not true at all. Purely depends on maintenance. If kept out of the weather and clean, no telling how long one could last.

Of course, if he grills 4 times a week...
Posted by lilbadness
Texas
Member since Oct 2007
1587 posts
Posted on 6/28/11 at 2:38 pm to
I have had this one for about 6 months and love it


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This post was edited on 6/28/11 at 2:39 pm
Posted by jefforize
Member since Feb 2008
44535 posts
Posted on 6/28/11 at 2:38 pm to
the Weber Q i purchased, from recomendations from this board, has served me great.
Posted by CajunFootball
Jackson, Mississippi
Member since Oct 2010
19432 posts
Posted on 6/28/11 at 3:23 pm to
Used to work at academy..an I got people to buy Similar to this pretty often. It's not on the grill isle(it's next to the crawfish burners). It has 2 cast iron burners(a lot better then those metal ones). This isn't the exact one(I searched and couldn't find it) but if you go look for it I'm sure you can spot it.
Posted by Dallas Tiger
Dallas
Member since Mar 2006
15080 posts
Posted on 6/28/11 at 3:25 pm to
I got the Char-griller Duo Jr. for $199. It has a gas grill and also a charcoal grill....in case you ever want to do real grilling.

Posted by Big_Al_316
Mobile, AL
Member since Jan 2005
3137 posts
Posted on 6/28/11 at 3:25 pm to
quote:


Under $200, plan on buying a new one within 2 years.




Not true at all. Purely depends on maintenance. If kept out of the weather and clean, no telling how long one could last.

Of course, if he grills 4 times a week...


I agree here. I bought a Charbroil 4 burner bottem line grill 3 years ago. Paid $100 and it still doing fine. Need to replace the burners this summer, but I have cooked a ton of stuff in those 3 years.
Posted by Kajungee
South ,Section 6 Row N
Member since Mar 2004
17033 posts
Posted on 6/28/11 at 4:15 pm to
I bought the Weber Q grill 2 years ago.
I love it for everyday use.
Its also great for roasting veggies and the such
Only drawback is it has only one burner. But that has never been an issue with me.

Of course I have a large charcoal pit I use for smoking and large cookouts.

Posted by sstig
Houston
Member since Oct 2003
2812 posts
Posted on 6/28/11 at 8:44 pm to
I have the Charbroil Infra Red and it is a very good grill for high temp. grilling. I do not use it to smoke anything. I have an electric Old Smokey that is 10 years old and smokes like a champ. Depends on how you use the grill I guess.
Posted by Bleeding purple
Athens, Texas
Member since Sep 2007
25321 posts
Posted on 7/26/11 at 2:07 pm to
quote:

I agree here. I bought a Charbroil 4 burner bottem line grill 3 years ago. Paid $100 and it still doing fine. Need to replace the burners this summer, but I have cooked a ton of stuff in those 3 years.


So, after everyones great input, I decided on repairing the old grill. I just couldn't find a new one that felt well made, was the correct size, and was under 200.

My old grill is an old PatioKitchen by Charboil that I got when my wifes uncle was throwing it out 8 yrs ago after using and abusing it for 5 years. I tore it down, repainted the metal and restained the wood and put in a new burner and push spark along with new rocks back in 2003. Even though I got the side burner working I never really used it and it made the side shelf uneven and useless.

Here is the old grill before this round or repair:





This time I replace the burner with a stainless steel burner, replaced the push start sparker, added a piece of extruded metal to support the new bricks, re stained the wood, removed the side burner and replaced with a large cutting board, added grill tool hooks, repainted the metal, added a more substantial shelf underneath to hold 2 propane bottles instead of the previous 1, and added a LED light. I am going to order a new grill grate too shortly. Total cost right at 65 dollars and about 2 hours of work. The new grate will be about 25 when I order it.

I think it turned out well:



Posted by AlxTgr
Kyre Banorg
Member since Oct 2003
82922 posts
Posted on 7/26/11 at 2:46 pm to
Sweet. I just did not have the energy to repair mine. A purchase in the $200 range will be made by me Friday at either Lowes or Academy.
Posted by Bleeding purple
Athens, Texas
Member since Sep 2007
25321 posts
Posted on 7/26/11 at 4:55 pm to
Thanks, I will get more enjoyment out of it knowing I fixed it up.

Those steaks came out great btw.
Posted by Lexo
LaPlace
Member since May 2008
3436 posts
Posted on 7/26/11 at 5:11 pm to
I like that light. Might have to pick one up for myself. The light on my back porch doesn't quite to it.
Posted by Bleeding purple
Athens, Texas
Member since Sep 2007
25321 posts
Posted on 7/26/11 at 9:41 pm to
No, I flipped them just right. Those are stuffed venison backstraps so you need to serve them medium rare at the most.


The light is a cheapo from Target but I like it so far.
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