New Grill

[THEU]

ok,
Time to get a new grill, and I need some recommendations. I don't want to spend over $500.. that is my limit. Right now the grill in the lead is a Char-broil 3 bunner infrared model that Home Depot has for $449. I am a bit concerned as some reviews stated they had a problem getting the grill very hot. That is no good because I like to sear steaks around 600. I don't know if the grill temp is VERY different than the thermostat in the lid maybe since it is infrared... anyway... I am very open to suggestions.
Oh, and I do want gas.

 

[DallasCowpoke]

I can vouch for Weber gas grills, especially if you have a budget of $500, as you're best buy for the $$$.

There isn't a close 2nd IMO!!

I've owned 2 in a 25+ year span, that I use on average of 3 times a week, sometimes for hours on end, and they've never failed me.

 

[cbs]

If you want gas, and you're in the $500 range, you can't beat a Weber Genesis series grill.

 

[NickDanger]

BBQ season is pretty much over and I expect HD and Lowes will be having sales pretty soon.

Yes, I know that we grill year-round in Texas, but once it turns cold, people quit cooking and eating outdoors in most of the country.

 

[taco]

good time to be buying. I would look for a weber genesis at home depot/lowes/etc. they will be trying to get rid of them around this time..Weber is the way to go

I bought one for $200 at home depot a few years back.

 

[THEU]

Ok, from what I have seen, for $500 I can get into a Weber Spirit but not the Genesis line. Also, why does Weber put the controls on the side where I want to put my meat before I cook or after?
Another issue I have with Weber, is that they don't know the difference between grilling and BBQing.... not sure I can purchase a product from that company, I will have to get other thier cooking ignorance...
Anyone know anything about the infrared cooking machines?

 

[Tailgate]

You might want to send your feedback to Weber. They actually go "into the field" and get feedback from people who use their products. A lot of that feedback was used in their Genesis line. I love mine. The controls would be nice off that side panel, but it is a great grill.

 

[TaylorTRoom]

I have the first generation Char-broil IR Grill, called the "TEC" series (named after the company that developed the technology. I love it, but it has been redesigned since then by Char-Broil due to the problems that many buyers had with the IR burner. I use the IR burner for one of two things- searing the meat (and then finish it on the regular burners), and slow smoking of wet wood chips laid right on the glass shield. It has been great for me.