jeffro Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 TL;DR:Best grill for under 200 bucks. Just moved into a new place and finally have a place to put a grill. I left my old one to my old roommate when i moved out. I came across this thread http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=112447&highlight=grill and determined the brinkman grills you find at home depot(?) are complete shit, and the webers are out of my price range. Ideally, a 3 burner would be good and id like a side burner. Ive had good luck with char-broils in the past mainly due to parts availability. What does CR recommend? Where is a good place to get one on the cheap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamgh81 Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 Cheap grill = lasts 5 yrs at most. Spend a little extra on a Weber and keep it nice for 15+ yrs. $399 for their low end 2 burner model and call it good. 10% off if you got a military friend. I got an off brand cheap gas grill brand new and it rusted out within 5 yrs. just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 My stainless Brinkman is going on 5 years no problems. Your best bet may be to get a cheapo to last until end of season sales. Then pick up a bad ass 500$ weber for cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 buy a used weber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acklac7 Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 My buddy gave me an old Thermos Grill. 7 years later and it hasn't shown the first sign of rust/ still works great. Granted it isn't the best grill out there, but it's worked fine for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 sell you my char broil 6 burner with 2 tanks for $275 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 I have an older brinkman 6 burner you can have for free. It doesnt look the best, its all thin stainless that has some stains. Been in my garage for like a year after we bought my dad a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 Meijer sells an infrared one IIRC $200. I bought it and I love it. Today and tomorrow they have a special 15% general merch if you use a meijer credit card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supplicium Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 I have a weber skyline from 96 still works like new. They still make replacement parts for it! +1 for spending a little more.. cheap ones literally rot away in 4 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 Weber is the way to go. Spend more now and you'll be with that grill for a number of years. We've had ours for nearly 10yrs and it's like brand new. Fires up on the first push of the button every time. Fit and finish are still 9/10 If it wasn't for the fact that it was a birthday gift, I would have gone for a bigger sized grill. I won't likely buy another brand Gas Grill given what Weber has delivered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 I've had a Home Depot cheapo since I bought my house in 05. It still looks good since we keep it clean and covered. My friend has a high dollar gas grill and the steaks he makes on it taste the same as the ones I make on mine. No sense in spending a ton on a grill of you can take care of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versluis Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 I purchased this grill in March and have had zero issues with it. It does not use a lot of gas, sides fold for less storage area and is perfect for living in a condo/apartment. I keep it in the garage to help its life last longer. Also, my friend just bought one because he liked it so much. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Char-Broil-2-Burner-Propane-Gas-Grill-463650414/203481040?N=5yc1vZc5t2Z12l4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 Go to Lowe's, Master Forge 3-Burner (36,000-BTU) Liquid Propane Gas Grill Item #: 503217 $179.00 http://www.lowes.com/pd_503217-32447-GD4215S_0__?productId=50107106&Ntt= Spend $20 on the cover for it and it will last quite a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POS VETT Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 Gas grills don't get cheap until it's near or at the end of fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 I bought a Brinkman 6-burner a couple years ago (on sale for $299) and the ignitor didn't even work right after unboxing it. No biggie, I have a grill lighter, but that sounds like a sign of things to come. The bolts are starting to rust a little bit but otherwise it works fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 Gas grills don't get cheap until it's near or at the end of fall. Actually the end of August is typically when Summer items go on sale. As like many other things they bring out the next season stuff 1-2 months before. So the OP really doesn't have long before they are on sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 No help what so ever on what grill to get, but ive always heard if you go get a change of address packet at the post office doesnt it have like a 20% off lowes or home depot coupon. Might be worth a shot to go see if they still do this to get some money saved or move you up to the next price model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodRed Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 As many have said, stay away from those Brinkmann pieces of crap. Very thin metal that warps because of the heat it does produce. All very cheap coatings on the grill surface. Picked up a King-Griller brand a couple years ago and it is world of difference. Great heavy duty unit that I picked up at Menards for like $180. Picked up the charcoal add on unit so I can use either gas or charcoal on the same grill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
944s2 Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 Just lift the lid on a Brinkman or similar cheap grill and feel the weight and thinness of the lid. Then go lift a Weber lid and remember that your a man. :gabe: It's amazing the difference in how it holds heat in and the temperature it can get to. Also don't fret too much over only a 2 or 3 burner grill, unless you have a huge family or only grill for parties 90% of the time your only grilling a few burgers at a time, you don't need all those extra burners to waste gas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted July 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 Welp, pulled the trigger on one. Saw a flyer for this guy at hhgreg (who knew they sold grills??)http://www.hhgregg.com/char-broil-40-000-btu-gas-grill/item/463436214 Seems well made, and heats up quickly. Really like the porcelain cast iron grates. Maybe slightly larger than i need but for the price i couldn't pass it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 You can get a cheap grill, just invest in a decent cover for them. My cheapo char broil lasted for a two years until my cover ripped and it has since gone to shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBQdDude Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 http://www.hotrodgrills.com/ </end thread> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryBMW Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 http://www.hotrodgrills.com/ </end thread> Not going to lie...that is pretty cool. -Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBQdDude Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 Not going to lie...that is pretty cool. -Marc Yeah i have been drooling over it and others similar. Have surgery this month and will be down for a few months so I am hoping to pick it up during the winter months for next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 http://www.hotrodgrills.com/ </end thread> Every shop should have one. Pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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