Weber 3721001 Spirit E-310 Propane Gas Grill, Black

I purchased this grill with one desire, to have a solid grilling machine at a reasonable price so the question is, did I get it?

Answer: Yes!

This unit doesn't come with many fancy feature such as a rotisserie or even feature you're use to seeing on basic grills such as a side burner but that was fine with my because I can't remember the last time I used one of those things anyway. What this grill does some with is good heat flow, easy assembly and porcelain grates. (One word about porcelain grates, they're great for grilling but harder to clean because of how easy they are to scratch!)

Overall, I'm happy with my grill and plan on using for many BBQ's to come!

Obviously my title is a bit misleading. There's no doubt this grill is a Weber, but having purchased this grill to replace an almost new Weber Genesis B, the quality clearly is not as good.

I purchased the E310 as a replacement to a 2 year old Genesis B, and while the components look the same, the tolerances are much wider leading to things not quite coming together properly. Perfect example, the controls were rubbing the panel when turned because the two support arms were not correct in their angle. I was able to remove and rebend, but it's not perfect. Also, the front stainless steel doors don't align correctly because the tolerances are just too wide. Metal panels have slight ripples to them, screws not quite tightened. Things that would have been unthinkable in a Weber just a few years ago.

Anyway, this grill costs $400 from lumber yards. I would not pay more for it; the quality of construction isn't as good as the Genesis B

One last thought. I purchased locally (shipping from Amazon killed the deal) and the box was damaged, however I removed it from the box to inspect it and there was no damage. Because of the way it's packed, and the thin cardboard used, I suspect there is no way to ship this individually without it being damaged.

Very good grill, I like the fact that you have a way to mesure the propane left in your bottle. Very good heat and even all across de grill

This grill is a mixed blessing. It seems to cook food even and well, without generating the flare ups consistent with my previous grilling experiences. There are some negatives. First, the instructions that come with the grill are horrendous; strictly picture-based, with no clear guiding text to delineate anything. Second, the construction of the grill seems somewhat questionable (e.g. I have a loose hubcap that precariously holds one of the large wheels in place). Finally, I'm not a big fan of the igniter switches being on right-hand side shelf of the unit.

Pros:
-Heats up fast, mostly evenly and uses less gas than others
-Very sturdy, you may need to replace grates and flavorizer bars every 5 or so years, but the firebox etc will last and last
-Great ignition system, one push and it lights, and no batteries.
-Propane tank scale is very useful for estimating remaining fuel

Cons
-Not nearly enough counter surface
-Work surface and area where the knobs are can get quite hot
-Metal area under the knob expands unevenly/warps when the grill is heating which can be annoying
-In below freezing temps the ignition occasionally gets stuck down

All in all a good grill if you want something to last a while and not replace the entire thing in 4 years. If you do want to replace the whole shebang every few years, don't spend more than $150. But DO NOT be fooled into buying shiny junky "stainless" grills that are made of thin metal that can barely retain hand distribute heat and will rust out in a couple of seasons.