48 of 49 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Outstanding Grill. Excellent Value, May 1, 2002
I completed a thorough research of gas grills before I purchased a Weber Genesis Silver A Gas Grill, and I feel very confident that I made the right decision. Both the Genesis Silver A and B grills are outstanding. Which one you choose depends on your needs.
The Silver B is probably the better (but more expensive) choice for most people. But the Silver A is the best economy priced model on the market and perfect for anyone who does not need a lot of extra grill space. I bought the A model, so that tells you something.
Both the A and B earned the distinguished "Best Buy" rating from Consumer Reports. And both were graded for overall satisfaction with other brands that cost more money. The Weber Genesis grills are the cheapest grills for their level of quality and a good buy. (The top rated model was the $2,200 Weber Summit). They could easily sell for $100-$300 more than they do.
The Weber Genesis Silver grills are built to last a very long time. They have solid frames, stainless steel burners, porcelain-coated lids, etc. My grill looks like it will last 20 years. They come with an unusually long warranty. On the other hand, some of the cheaper other brands will rust out in a couple years and cook unevenly. The Webers are worth the extra money.
The Weber "flavorizer bars" are the secret to even, tasty grilling. They cook well.
My model has cast iron grates, which I prefer for better searing. But the porcelain-coated grates are easier to clean.
For most people the Genesis Silver B is the safer purchase, because it's larger. And you get more grilling and shelf space. You never know if you will need the extra space over the next ten years. Get the B if you expect to host parties and family gatherings, or if you have a large family.
The Genesis Silver A is better if you are looking for a more affordable grill. It really is a great value. You would be much better off with the Silver A than some of the other cheapo brands.
I bought the Weber Genesis Silver A because my small family does not need the extra space of the Silver B. We do gourmet cooking for ourselves, not a big party. It still looks big to me.
The Weber Genesis Silver grills are the best for taste and value in the long run
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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Does it get any better???, April 1, 2002
By A Customer
I recently bought this Weber Genesis A propane grill. Let me begin by saying that the shipping of this grill was wonderful. Once Amazon shipped the grill through Eagle USA, two days later I got a phone call to schedule a delivery time. Upon arrival, I was expecting a very lengthy process to put it together. To my surprise it only took about 30 minutes. A word of caution though; the legs of my grill, pre-assembled by the factory, were put together backwards so the screws and holes didn't line up. Once I realized the problem it was an easy fix. Another problem that I ran into was that only 4 Flavorizer bars were sent and 5 were needed. I got on the phone to Weber Customer Service (open 24hrs) and have never received better service. In less than 5 minutes I was off the phone and they were shipping out a new one. Despite my inital inconvenience, the grill is wonderful, it cooks very well and unless you are cooking for a large group (more than 4), it is plenty big. I would definately recommend this grill to anyone in the market to pay a little more, but get a grill 5 times as good as anything else out there. I would have given this grill five stars if it hadn't been for my inital inconvenience....
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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
This model has sheet metal grates!, July 1, 2003
One would think Weber would follow their own advice. On their web site, they clearly state they make the best grills out there, and they also state the best grills should have stainless steel or cast iron grates. Guess what they have in this model? Stamped sheet metal grates, porcelain coated! About the cheapest quality one can think of.
I got my grill yesterday from Amazon, and discovered this fact only during assembly. A call to Weber revealed a few interesting facts: They sell several variations of the Genesis Silver A, but dont call out the differences. They dont reveal this cheap little trick on their web site. Only the Silver A sold at the big Home improvement store has the Cast Iron porcelain grates. Price: the same, no matter where you buy it.
Advice: if you want the good stuff, that Home improvement store is the place. If you are willing to fork over the list price but settle for cheap sheet metal grates, go to Amazon.
Tacky tacky tacky...
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