I have a dilemma and I am hoping you all can help. My current "bad weather/quick grill" is my long owned and loved 1999 Weber Plum Silver C. I rarely use the side burner and the knobs on the side get in the way of setting things down The left hand table is small and the foldout is useless. When I cook for a crew, I use a foldup table anyway. The grill has a spare set of SS bar grates, a set of stainless rod grates (aftermarket, they actually work quite well) and a set of well used SS Weber "bar" grates. I know this grill like the back of my hand. Over the years, it has been used to do serious cooking but nowadays, since I have a Kettle and a PBC, I use it just for basic steaks and such when time or weather limit me to a quick dash outside. It sits on my deck braving weather and has, uncovered, for 18 years. After the spring cleanup, it's A1 brand new condition.
In the other corner, I have a "just purchased on closeout" Weber Spirit 210 with two burners and cast grates. For what I do, this grill is ideal. The tables fold down, the cast grates do hold heat better, and for what I do, the size is fine. It's the same depth as my Silver C and lacks only 3 inches of width. I bought it on closeout for $191 out the door. I have a standing offer on my old Silver C that would be satisfactory. The guy is willing to also give me my purchase price on the Spirit.
NOTE: I use a Silver A at my father in law's house to cook for 5 and have no issue. In fact, I hardly notice the lost real estate between the C and the A and the heat is plenty.
Why keep the Silver C:
-Bigger for large groups if needed.
-36K BTU, higher heat, faster heat up.
-Side burner
-Side mounted tank easier to put tank in/out.
-Tolerates the elements
-Big wheels on one end allow it to be rolled across grass.
-Open cart has storage.
Why sell?
-East West burners are not ideal, the indirect zone is quite narrow.
-Thermometer is not in a good location (I know, it's not accurate anyway.
-Too big for 95% of what I do
-Is actually 2 inches lower than the Spirit (I am 6')
Why keep the Spirit 210
-Smaller, more in tune for what I would use it for
-Cast grates will hold up, can season if/when the ceramic starts to go away, doesn't lose heat as fast as SS grates.
-Both tables usable.
-Thermometer in a better location, center mounted.
-Has the GBS (center griddle and such).
-North South burners, more indirect room, uses less gas.
-No need for large croud capacity as I can fire this up along with the kettle and PBC if needed.
-All new components
Why sell
-If the Silver C ain't broke, why sell it?
-26K BTU, longer warm up
-A little lighter metal, probably won't see 18 years
-Cart mounted tank takes up all storage room and is a PITA to install.
Alright, folks, give me your opinion. Thanks!!
In the other corner, I have a "just purchased on closeout" Weber Spirit 210 with two burners and cast grates. For what I do, this grill is ideal. The tables fold down, the cast grates do hold heat better, and for what I do, the size is fine. It's the same depth as my Silver C and lacks only 3 inches of width. I bought it on closeout for $191 out the door. I have a standing offer on my old Silver C that would be satisfactory. The guy is willing to also give me my purchase price on the Spirit.
NOTE: I use a Silver A at my father in law's house to cook for 5 and have no issue. In fact, I hardly notice the lost real estate between the C and the A and the heat is plenty.
Why keep the Silver C:
-Bigger for large groups if needed.
-36K BTU, higher heat, faster heat up.
-Side burner
-Side mounted tank easier to put tank in/out.
-Tolerates the elements
-Big wheels on one end allow it to be rolled across grass.
-Open cart has storage.
Why sell?
-East West burners are not ideal, the indirect zone is quite narrow.
-Thermometer is not in a good location (I know, it's not accurate anyway.
-Too big for 95% of what I do
-Is actually 2 inches lower than the Spirit (I am 6')
Why keep the Spirit 210
-Smaller, more in tune for what I would use it for
-Cast grates will hold up, can season if/when the ceramic starts to go away, doesn't lose heat as fast as SS grates.
-Both tables usable.
-Thermometer in a better location, center mounted.
-Has the GBS (center griddle and such).
-North South burners, more indirect room, uses less gas.
-No need for large croud capacity as I can fire this up along with the kettle and PBC if needed.
-All new components
Why sell
-If the Silver C ain't broke, why sell it?
-26K BTU, longer warm up
-A little lighter metal, probably won't see 18 years
-Cart mounted tank takes up all storage room and is a PITA to install.
Alright, folks, give me your opinion. Thanks!!
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