Weber Advice

[Rerieenn]

Hey guys I need some advice. I need a second gasser for the lake house and I found a guy with a 3 burner Weber Genesis for $35. He says all it needs are new flavorizor bars, and it will be ready to go. What are your experiences with these things, what else should I look for when I go look at it. And I can't choose from horizontal or vertical? I read useful things on this article greatyardmaster.com but need to hear your opinion. Thanks.

[michaelmilitello]

Make sure you fire it up if possible and examine the burners.  That will also allow you to check the ignitor(s) and see if it heats up as it should.  I wouldn't buy it unless it fires.  Not a huge investment, but you don't want a $35 paperweight.  Check the cooking grates for rust.  If they minor amounts of rust that's doable, but too much,and you'll have to buy grates too.

[charred]

Check for frame/body rot, and as said above, that the burners are in good shape. As long as anything that needs to be replaced can be, it sounds like a decent deal, especially if all it needs are the bars.