Boatboy24
No longer a newbie, but still clueless.
Since you were all so helpful, let me ask if you were going to buy a gas grill, which would you choose? Bear in mind that we rarely grill, there are normally only two of us, I don't want to spend a lot and I don't need a lot of bells and whistles. I see that prices on various brands vary widely and the "name" brands are really high. Is there a good store brand that would do the job? Thanks.
I'm a Weber guy, through and through (have 4 of them), but they are expensive new. However, two of mine I bought on Craigslist. Especially this time of year, there are a lot to be had out there with people moving, looking to upgrade, etc. You can go used and let the original owner pay for all that depreciation. While new Webers are very expensive, they are made pretty well, parts are easy to come by, and their customer service is excellent. Buying used and then updating the guts can be a simple and VERY economical way to get a great grill for not a lot of money. Plus, it's a fun little project.