I always enjoyed our Weber grills in the past. This one is taking a little getting used to. Compared to our last Genesis grill, this one has a larger footprint, but has a smaller side burner. The direction of the burners run front to back instead of across. This limits my ability to use a larger roasting pan, because I now need all of the burners on, instead of just the back and front, but not the middle. It is a small point but I wanted to let you know. Aside from these, the grill is very nice, especially with the "Sear" feature. Having the burner knobs on the front panel instead of the right-side deck makes a big difference while using a platter. I hope to get another 15 years out of this grill like we did with the last one!
This was a definite upgrade to our previous grill. I LOVE the drippings tray that you can easily clean, the quality of the materials, the quick warm up, and the side storage. The only thing I wish it had was side storage on both sides and that the hooks for utensils were slimmer. They are too wide to hold my utensils - I ended up using magnetic hooks below the side tray.
This is my second Weber Genesis. First one I had for over 20 years , I probably could have held on to it a few more years. I was happy to get a brand new one with some new features like the searing zone, side burner and switched to natural gas.
This is a very nice grill, somewhat over priced but if it lasts as long as my first Weber it will be worth it. The only issue I have is that the side burner ignitor does not work. I did receive a new ignitor kit but after installing it the side burner still did not light. The side burner electrode does not spark. I have not had the time to call back Weber technical support, I plan on doing that this week.
SO far I really like what they have done to the grill. I had an older model and donated to family. This one is now natural gas and seems like is runs very well and consistent. I also like the storage locker on the side. I am looking forward to easier and better grilling experiences. Also, the extended warranty is a real plus along with the upper fold down area for buns etc.
Too new to write an extensive review. Only used a couple of times, but great burners. Not enough descriptive instructions included for newer owners. Especially the sear area.
I love the grill. One thing that would improve it is leveling devices for the rollers. No deck is level and I have had to slip shins under the wheels to make it level. It's sort of frustrating if the oil in a pan or on a griddle runs to an edge.