kilimanj99
Assistant Cook
- Joined
- Apr 2, 2012
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So, I'm down another grill this season, I go through these things like hot cakes. Average life expectancy 3 years, average usage 5 times per week all year long. I've had a few Char Broils, my current one is a Perfect Flame. They seem good in the beginning but don't last. Looking at new grills online and at Lowes/Home Depot/Sears it seems my choices are limited and there is nothing in between. Also the new ones seem to have a low profile lid which means I cannot put nice size pork butts or briskets up top and slow cook them.
The way I see it a Char Broil or similiar will last me roughly 3 years and cost $500. I'm really drooling over the Weber S-470 but it's hard to justify paying $2000 for a grill. The main thing I'm worried about is if a $500 grill lasts 3 years well its not terrible but if a $2000 grill lasts 3 years, it will be painful.
My question is how long should I expect a Weber to last realistically, in the NorthEast, outside all year long, usually covered when not in use with a standard grill cover? If it will last 12 years and give me better quality over those 12 years with no replacement parts needed then I'm in good shape.
The way I see it a Char Broil or similiar will last me roughly 3 years and cost $500. I'm really drooling over the Weber S-470 but it's hard to justify paying $2000 for a grill. The main thing I'm worried about is if a $500 grill lasts 3 years well its not terrible but if a $2000 grill lasts 3 years, it will be painful.
My question is how long should I expect a Weber to last realistically, in the NorthEast, outside all year long, usually covered when not in use with a standard grill cover? If it will last 12 years and give me better quality over those 12 years with no replacement parts needed then I'm in good shape.