Can I get an opinion on this USED Weber Genesis E-330
I am planning on purchasing a Weber grill in the next few weeks. I recently moved to Charleston and didn't bother bringing my old, cheap gas grill. My goal is to obtain a grill with a very high temperature for searing and the ability to do 2-zone cooking...at an affordable price. I had my eye set on the Weber line, either the Spirit or the Genesis.
Then I ran acorss this ad in Craigslist. This looks like a lightly grill. The owner says it was purchased in 2011.
What is the consensus on this unit vs an newer model? Is the price a good deal? Thanks in advance!
I think its a good price for that. Considering it's CL and there's more than likely room to move in there. Maybe go take a look at it. Take a tank and test fire it.
For less than the price of a new E-330 you could wind up with a nice used one. a WSM and still have some cash left.
Looking at his WSM ad this seller could be one of us : )
Last edited by Jon Solberg; August 12, 2015, 11:13 AM.
It sounds like a fine purchase. Weber gas grills last a very long time and because they are so modular in their construction worn or damaged parts can be easily replaced. Like Jon Solberg said, if it fires up you should be good to go.
I think its a good price for that. Considering it's CL and there's more than likely room to move in there. Maybe go take a look at it. Take a tank and test fire it.
For less than the price of a new E-330 you could wind up with a nice used one. a WSM and still have some cash left.
Looking at his WSM ad this seller could be one of us : )
LOL
I thought the same thing. No need for the WSM though. I have fallen in love with the Pit Barrel Cooker for all my smoking needs. 8-)
Hi, my name is Darrell. I'm an OTR truck driver for over 25 years. During my off time I love doing backyard cooks. I have a 48" Lang Deluxe smoker, Rec-Tec pellet smoker,1 Weber Genesis 330, 1 Weber Performer (blue), 2 Weber kettles (1 black and 1 Copper), 1 26" Weber kettle, a WSM, 8 Maverick Redi Chek thermometers, a PartyQ, 2 SnS, Grill Grates, Cast Iron grates, 1 ThermoPop (orange) and 2 ThermoPens (pink and orange) and planning on adding more cooking accessories. Now I have an Anova sous vide, the Dragon blower and 2 Chef alarms from Thermoworks.
just buy the WSM a chimney starter a bag Kingsford, spring for a prime or higher brisket 30 pack blue mtns. and let the peps. sing your praises. just sayin! p.s. labor day is coming home depot and Lowes 2 bags for $9.98 time to stock up
I'm picking the Weber grill up Wednesday. Final deal: $400, includes the grill, the propane tank, a weber cover, a set of weber bbq tools, a weber smoker box, 2 weber grill out handle lights, and...I got him to throw in a set of Maverick wireless temp monitors. Thanks for the thoughts, suggestions and opinions.
Great score - I admit I was not a Weber fan but I bought a Spirit two years back because it fit exactly where I needed it, both physically and financially. It has been a terrific little gasser, I think the first gas grill I've owned that the ignitor lasted more than one year. Temps are even and it covers a pretty nice range.
My toys:
Weber Summit Charcoal Grilling Center (WSCGC) aka Mr. Fancypants
Pit Barrel Cooker (which rocks), named Pretty Baby
Weber Summit S650 Gas Grill, named Hot 'n Fast (used mostly for searing and griddling)
Weber Kettle Premium 22" named Kettle Kid, eager to horn in with more cooks in the future
Camp Chef Somerset IV 4-burner outdoor gas range named AfterBurner due to its 30kBTU burners
Adrenaline BBQ Company Gear:
SnS Low Profile, DnG, and Large Charcoal Basket, for WSCGC
SnS Deluxe for 22" Kettle
Elevated SS Rack for WSCGC
SS Rack for DnG
Cast Iron Griddle
Grill Grate for SnS
Grill Grates: five 17.375 sections (retired to storage)
Grill Grates: six 19.25 panels for exact fit for Summit S650
gasser
Grill Grates for 22" Kettle
2 Grill Grate Griddles
Steelmade Griddle for Summit gas grill
Fireboard Gear:
Extreme BBQ Thermometer Package
Additional control unit
Additional probes: Competition Probes 1" (3) and 4" (1), 3 additional Ambient Probes. 1 additional Food Probe
2 Driver Cables
Pit Viper Fan (to pair with Fireboard Fan Driver Cable)
Pit Viper Fan new design (to pair with Fireboard Fan Driver Cable)
Thermoworks Gear:
Thermapen MK4 (pink)
Thermapen Classic (pink too)
Thermoworks MK4 orange
Temp Test 2 Smart Thermometer
Extra Big and Loud Timer
Timestick Trio
Maverick ET 73 a little workhorse with limited range
Maverick ET 733
Maverick (Ivation) ET 732
Grill Pinz
Vortex (two of them)
18" drip pan for WSCGC
Ceramic Spacers for WSCGC in Kamado Mode: 2 sets each 1/2", 1", 2". The 2" spacers work best with the 18" drip pan. The 1+1/2 inch spacers work best with the 14 inch cake pan.
Two Joule Sous Vide devices
3 Lipavi Sous Vide Tubs with Lids: 12, 18 and 26 quarts
Avid Armor Ultra Pro V32 Chamber Sealer
Instant Pot 6 Quart Electric Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot 10 Quart Electric Pressure Cooker
Charcoal Companion TurboQue
A-Maze-N tube 12 inch tube smoker accessory for use with pellets
BBQ Dragon and Dragon Chimney
Shun Classic Series:
8" Chef Knife
6" Chef's Knife
Gokujo Boning and Fillet Knife
3 1/2 inch Paring Knife
Fired the grill up last night. For steaks. Everything seemed to work great. Was using the 2 zone method to reverse sear. Nice low temp for the cooking part.
Ran into trouble w/the sear. The temperature would not go past 426. All burners on full plus the sear burner. I was using the GrillGrates product as well.
Anyone have any thoughts as to why the temp wouldn't get hotter?
p.s. labor day is coming home depot and Lowes 2 bags for $9.98 time to stock up 
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