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Weber Genesis E-310 v. Weber Spirit E-310
Posted on 4/21/09 at 12:10 pm
Posted on 4/21/09 at 12:10 pm
I've narrowed my decision to these two LP grills. Does anyone have any prior experience, recommendations, ect.?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Posted on 4/21/09 at 12:56 pm to rossman
I would go with the genesis, larger cooking area can be very valuable especially if you're planning to entertain.
Posted on 4/21/09 at 12:57 pm to rossman
I've got the Spirit E-310, which I bought about a year ago for $399. Looks like Weber redesigned it to be more like a Genesis, upped the price $100, and kept the exact same model number. This is the one I have:
2008 Spirit E-310
This is the new one:
2009 Spirit E-310
The new model looks a lot more like a Genesis, and it has casters all around instead of two of the flimsy "big wheels" mine has. It also puts the tank on the inside instead of the outside. ISTR people saying the 2008 Spirit is made in China while the Genesis is still made in USA; dunno about the 2009 Spirit.
The good news is that the 2008 Spirit and Genesis used identical or at least very similar cookboxes, and I've been delighted with the performance of my 2008 Spirit. It is much more solid than most of the non-Weber silver junk I've seen in stores like Lowe's, which have flimsy cookbox walls that flex easily. However, I wouldn't want to roll it around on a regular basis, because I fear the stupid big wheels would fall off. That's the major downside IMO, and since I don't roll it around, it's not a big deal to me, certainly not worth the $300 price differential between the 2008 Spirit and Genesis. The 2009 Spirit looks even better, and assuming they haven't degraded the cookbox, burners, or other important parts, I wouldn't hesitate to save $200 and get it over the Genesis.
2008 Spirit E-310
This is the new one:
2009 Spirit E-310
The new model looks a lot more like a Genesis, and it has casters all around instead of two of the flimsy "big wheels" mine has. It also puts the tank on the inside instead of the outside. ISTR people saying the 2008 Spirit is made in China while the Genesis is still made in USA; dunno about the 2009 Spirit.
The good news is that the 2008 Spirit and Genesis used identical or at least very similar cookboxes, and I've been delighted with the performance of my 2008 Spirit. It is much more solid than most of the non-Weber silver junk I've seen in stores like Lowe's, which have flimsy cookbox walls that flex easily. However, I wouldn't want to roll it around on a regular basis, because I fear the stupid big wheels would fall off. That's the major downside IMO, and since I don't roll it around, it's not a big deal to me, certainly not worth the $300 price differential between the 2008 Spirit and Genesis. The 2009 Spirit looks even better, and assuming they haven't degraded the cookbox, burners, or other important parts, I wouldn't hesitate to save $200 and get it over the Genesis.
Posted on 4/21/09 at 1:23 pm to rossman
this thread is worthless without pics...
Posted on 4/21/09 at 2:54 pm to Chicken
Weber Spirit:
Weber Genesis:
Weber Genesis:
Posted on 4/21/09 at 3:00 pm to rossman
The cooking grates on the Genesis are usually heavier duty, and the Genesis in general is just a better built grill + that extra cooking surface can make a huge difference if you entertain.
Posted on 4/21/09 at 5:15 pm to SG_Geaux
Yeah...I'm leaning toward the Genesis because of the heavier construction and larger primary cooking space.
Posted on 4/21/09 at 11:51 pm to SG_Geaux
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The cooking grates on the Genesis are usually heavier duty
But even Weber's cheaper stuff is better than 90% of the competition. I've had the Spirit for about a year and really enjoy it. I've never cooked for more than 4, so the surface area isn't an issue for me. You can't go wrong either way.
Posted on 4/22/09 at 12:17 am to GaryMyMan
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