Which of these two gas grills should I buy?

[cyberlian]

I am looking for the best grill in the sub $175 range, right now I'm stuck between one from home depot and one at walmart:
Char-Broil Quickset 40,000 BTU Gas Grill w/ 680 sq. in. cooking area (including warming tray)
$159
http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS/EN_US/jsearch/product.jsp?pn=098420

Uniflame 36,000 BTU Gas Grill $168 476 sq. in. primary cooking area (or 684 sq in total)
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4404246

I'm also open to suggestions. I have never heard of uniflame before seeing this model in store b&m. Thanks

[doubledown]

Most people say those are disposable grills...you will replace it in 2-4 years. Most will say to get a WEBER grill. However, they start at $400, and the better one is $500. I've been waiting to find a deal on a WEBER, since I don't want a cheapassgrill ;)

The Vermont Castings grills at HD are supposed to be pretty good also....same price (although, it was on sale online for $200 a month ago, but I missed it).

[LV-426RS]

http://bbq.about.com/od/gasgrillreviews/gr/aapr052206a.htm says the uniflame would be a bad choice.

Out of curiousity, why gas over charcoal? I much prefer my charcoal over any gas that I've cooked/eaten food from.

[getmeoutofjoliet]

A true cheapass would have bought his grill last fall/winter

i got this for $145
http://www.brinkmann.net/Shop/Detail.aspx?category=Outdoor+Cooking&subcategory=Gas+Grills&sku=810-4615-0&seriesname=4615%20Series&seriessku=OUT-1003-I&id=799



I'd pick the first one tho

[cyberlian]

I want gas over charcoal for convience only

[mtxbass1]

like doubledown said, have you considered a weber? Yeah it's probably twice as much, but it will last you a LOT longer. My gf's parents have a weber and that thing is bad ass.

[cyberlian]

Anyone have any experience with a Fiesta Optima

http://bbq.about.com/od/gasgrillreviews/gr/aapr082305b.htm

[Lister]

My old man has a Fiesta... not sure which model. It's a cheap POS, but it cooks the food. Guess that really doesn't help much... oh well!

[ryanbph]

webber is the best, and vermont casting is another solid grill....if you can get a vermont casting for $200, get that one

[doubledown]

Yeah, my Dad still has a WEBER from the early 90's (still cooks and looks great)

Spend the extra money....or, save up for it. That is what I am doing