Customer Reviews

Weber 2004 Model 5390001 Summit Gold D Natural Gas Grill

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I have owned this grill for about 5 years (since it first came out). What attracted me to the Summit were the Weber system in general and the stainless steel components in particular. The cooking surface is restaurant quality. It's easy to maintain and I can report that it cooks the same today as it did 5 years ago.

The six burners may seem like overkill (visitors always comment with a snicker about how huge it is), but believe me -- it's extremely easy to use that much cooking space, even for a small family. Imagine being able to grill 3 different types of vegetables while simultaneously searing burgers or chops or fish, all at different temperatures. Imagine having enough room to roast/smoke a 25 lb. turkey entirely with indirect heat (one burner going on either side of the bird with no direct heat underneath).

By the way, Cook's Illustrated Magazine has rated grills a couple of times. They generally conclude that the high-end, $1000+ stainless steel grills are not worth the money -- except for the Weber Summit. The only fault they find with it is that it's only marginally better than the high-end Weber Platinum models that cost hundreds less.

No question that if money's no object, this grill is the best. Don't forget to budget for Weber's custom grill cover.

While I feel that this is a great grill, I also feel it is extremely over priced. Two days after purcasing this grill I went to Lowes, and subsequently Home Depot, and Builders Square. All of which have higher quality grills at a price of at least $700.00 less. These grills are of a higher quality construction, and materials. They have a higher BTU, and are made by a brand name manufacturer. Needless to say, I sent this grill packing as fast as I could!!!!!