So my black DT (2003) Performer has some rust around the top handle, and the fine folks at Weber are replacing the lid under the 10 year warranty for rust. I am very pleased about this. Weber rocks!
Here's the thing, though: it came yesterday, and instead of the old-style thermo-in-handle lid (which I was told they still make), it is the new style with two holes in the lid to mount a thermometer and bezel. I don't have the new style thermo and bezel, however, so I'm at a bit of a loss. I contacted the CS guy on the case, and haven't heard back yet. My best guess is that Weber will either ask me to return ship the newer lid to exchange it, or maybe send me a newer thermo setup for the lid they just sent.
So here's the question: which would you prefer? The old-style lid for the old-style Performer, or the newer setup? I'm not going to be a purist about a relatively new grill (and especially one that is black), so I could go either way. If given a choice, what lid would you pick?