I believe the Summit and Genesis models are mostly still made/assembled in America with parts outsourced from other country's . But the rest of the gas line is imported and has lost much of its quality . I average selling about 10 higher end Weber gas grills a year , mostly for outdoor kitchens so I've seen the changes first hand , thinner metal for sure , holes don't match up from time to time or parts missing. It's that sort of attention to detail type thing that bothers me. Weber is taking the path of so many other American companies and taking their jobs oversees when the country is encouraging the opposite , it's sad and why I'll stick to the older units
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I couldn't agree with you more here Ida. Even the Summit and Genesis are not what they used to be.
The important parts - cook box, burners, and grates - are all still great. The problem IMO is the cabinet and it's super frustrating because it would be such a simple fix for Weber. I refurbished and sold over 20 new model (2008+) gassers this year and I bet 35-40% had some sort of rust issue happening down in the cabinet. For the most part the rest of the grill usually holds up great and cleans up really well... Granted I do live in a wet area, but a brand new Summit should last more than 4 years before you start seeing rust down below.
These old Summits are the best gassers Weber ever made IMO. Next clean one I find will more than likely stay in the back yard
They are built like a tank. Extra heavy TUBE frame that is powder coated not painted, Solid SS Doors, Side Tables, and Faceplate. I like where the lid pivots on them too - super balanced. They feel more like a commercial unit more than a backyard bbq. [emoji106]