Hey all,
figured I'd reach out here as I am contemplating options.....
I have been using a Weber Stainless Steel Performer for about the past fifteen years, on the whole things have gone well with it though as it aged starting got more challenging but overall nothing major. I replaced the grates once, as well as the charcoal baskets and for a while had the rotisserie but since sold it as I never used it.
I always used briquettes in it however last season I decided to try lump in it, and then at the end found some major mold issues inside the grill....I cleaned it out but just got sick of dealing with the cleaning process and the challenges with starting that I went to the store and bought a Genesis II SE which I haven't taken delivery on yet.
I was going to just sell the performer for $80 if I could get it, and had it up locally for a lot of interest, but decided to clean it again and sure enough it started up.....
Now I am wondering should I keep it? I have read that the 5lb tanks are expensive to replace, and I am pretty sure mine won't be fillable any more due to age....plus I almost think the ignition system needs to be replaced and I don't know if they even make it any more, as well as it needs a new cover....I figure all of that would cost about as much as a new performer.
Part of me just wants to run with the Genesis as it looks far simpler from an upkeep perspective with the stainless grates and no lava rocks..
My extended family tough is all beating the you'll miss out going to a gas grill drum.....I am used to charcoal but some aspects of gas seem more appealing.
Any thoughts appreciated