<p>We’re in the market for a new gas grill. Our old one is a Char-Broil, about 5 years old, and the burners are shot. We’ve done some research and new burners aren’t really available or they are really expensive and may/may not work. My BFF swears by her Weber and I’m curious if others agree. Comparable grills at Lowe’s: Charbroil–$299, Weber–$499. </p>
<p>Basic question: Is the Weber worth the extra $200? Thanks in advance!!</p>
<p>We have the Weber grill that uses a mini gas tank to fuel charcoal, so we have the best of both worlds. It was the best money I ever spent. It is almost 20 years old and works perfectly. We grill from April to Ocober here in NJ and go through one tank of gas. We do have to buy charcoal–Home Depot!</p>
<p>Like fafnir605, I love my Weber. The first one I owned(20 years) was the standard kettle and I now have(10 years) the standard with the mini propane starter. Easy to control the heat and cut off the oxygen to save charcoal. Buy the Weber.</p>
<p>We have a Weber, all propane, 3 burner, about 10-11 years old. We love it. Finally replaced the grates and flavorizer bars this season. Burners are still in food shape. Weber has 24/7 customer support and maintains an ongoing inventory of replacement parts that are of the same high quality as the originals from 10 years ago. I’ve compared ours to the current Webers found in big box home improvement stores and the quality appears to be the same on new ones as in the past. And all of the major parts, as well as the assembly, are made in America at Weber’s plant.</p>
<p>I bet the Weber will outlast the cheaper grill by at least 5 years, so the extra $200 will be a worthwhile investment, especially if the grill is made in the US.</p>
<p>I have grilled on nothing but Weber charcoal grills for over 40 years. I just took my last one to the dump yesterday – one of the first Performer models that uses propane to light the charcoal. It lasted 20+ years out in the New England rain and snow, grilling year round. Parts are still available for it (I rebuilt a lot of it ten years ago), but this time around the frame was actually going to need to be replaced (house painters trashed it trying to roll it across uneven ground and leaves after I told them the legs were old and wobbly), so I bought a new one and fired it up for the first time yesterday.</p>
<p>There are other good grills out there, but Charbroil (if I’m not mistaken) is a cheapo brand. It won’t be comparable to a Weber.</p>
<p>Another Weber fan. Just replaced one ( husband did; I have NO idea why.) that we’d loved for more than 15 years. We HAD replaced bars and grates once, but that’s the beauty of it; replaceable parts!</p>
<p>One more vote for Weber.</p>
<p>Our old weber (non-gas) lasted 25 years and was still going strong when we gave it away. The only reason we got rid of it was that dh wanted a gas one. That grill was never babied and kept outside in Northern IL winters.</p>
<p>Yes it is.</p>
<p>We’re on our 4th Weber. Wouldn’t have anything else.</p>
<p>Weber here too. Wouldn’t get any other kind. Ours is outdoors year round (with a cover) and it’s about 12 years old. We replaced the grates last summer…mail order. They have a very customer friendly site. We got the Weber after replacing a series of less expensive gas grills every three our four years (due to rusting out). Ours also is the three burner and we use it year round.</p>
<p>Love our Webers–no propane here; we use a chimney starter and wood charcoal. love it and never would get anything else.</p>
<p>Weber is worth it. Joy to cook on. We have a large propane grill.</p>
<p>YES - the Weber is worth it! </p>
<p>It will last much longer than the others. And the cooking experience all those years will be better. My husband loves our Weber and raves about it.</p>
<p>Weber charcoal with a chimney starter!!! Costs less to buy and operate. Food tastes better. Heats up almost as fast as propane. Works in the cold when propane grills will not get hot enough. Grill does not run out of fuel halfway thru cooking.</p>
<p>YES! It is much more solidly built that many others. We had a Weber then when we needed a larger grill went the cheaper route. That grill only lasted about a year; we went back to Weber and I am so happy with that decision. It will last much longer than one such as a CharBroil; you will be very happy that you spent the extra $$$ - I can pretty much guarantee that in the long run you will end up saving money.
Get it and enjoy!</p>
<p>When in Chicago go to the Weber Grill Restaurant [Weber</a> Grill Restaurant: The Best Steaks, BBQ and Burgers: Enjoy Delicious Food Grilled Over Charcoal on Authentic Weber Grills](<a href=“http://www.webergrillrestaurant.com/]Weber”>http://www.webergrillrestaurant.com/). The food is cooked on gigantic Weber grills. And, BTW, we have a Weber gas grill hooked up to the gas line on the balcony. It’s fine, but I grew up on charcoal and probably would prefer that.</p>
<p>I live in South Florida and we grill year round. I bought a Weber for my husband two years ago and we will never own another brand again! We bought new grills every few years because something would break and we couldn’t get replacement parts. weber replacement parts are readily available and they stand behind their product 100%. Plus they are a joy to cook on! My Weber cooks quicker and more evenly than any of our other grills. Definitely worth the extra money to me and will save money in the long run. I wish I had bought one sooner!</p>
<p>My husband would answer yes! We have had 2 in 20 years. The last was an upgrade for a larger model. The old one was still working despite setting it on fire a few times.</p>