Weber 22.5 in. One-Touch Gold 751001 Grill

I replaced a 20-year old Weber grill, and so far I ...

Strengths: Easy to open bottom vents. Easy to assemble. Ash catcher is a great feature.

Weaknesses: Legs seem light and fragile.

Summary: I replaced a 20-year old Weber grill, and so far I like the improvements. However, the legs do not feel to be the same quality as my old one, as a lighter gauge aluminum is used. I most enjoy the "one-touch" opening of the bottom vents, since opening all three of the vents on my old had become quite a task due to buildup of ash and char between the grill and the vent cover.

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Great grill

Strengths: Ash catcher, vent system, hinged grill

Weaknesses: The lid is a little inconvenient

Summary: This is actually my first Weber, and I love it. I'm a bit surprised that the Silver model seems to be a much better seller. Yes, the Gold is quite a bit more expensive, but the ash catcher is definitely worth it. The Gold also includes a hinged grill, which is very useful if you do a lot of indirect heat grilling. The vents and cleaning system are excellent. And as you would expect, the grill is very easy to assemble.

My only (very minor) complaint is the lid. The lid has a hook that you attach to a handle on the base. It really doesn't bother me, but it may be a minor annoyance if you are used to grills with hinged lids. Also, the price difference between the Silver and Gold models seems excessive.

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Weber is the best!

Strengths: Well-built. Ash catcher is great feature. Folding grill. Easy to use and reliable.

Weaknesses: None identified yet.

Summary: I previously owned a Weber charcoal grill that lasted nearly 25 years, even though I left it outdoors year-round. When it finally rusted out, I had no doubt about what brand I would buy to replace it. I purchased the One-Touch Gold after much research and reading many on-line reviews. The new Weber seems to be built to the same standards as my old one, but has a number of new features that raises the bar, such as the ash catcher and the folding grill. I have used several times and am very pleased with the Weber quality. I only hope that this one lasts as long as the last one did.

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See what you've been missing

Strengths: Easy assembly, ash catcher a big plus as is the hinged grate.

Weaknesses: Legs made of plastic and don't seem as sturdy as it could be.

Summary: I have a Weber gas grill and got this through a good deal on Amazon. If you haven't used a charcoal grill in a long time, you probably forgot just how good burgers and steaks taste when made over a charcoal fire.

Using this grill compared with a gas grill takes longer, so I usually just use this one on days off or weekends. The extra time is well worth it. To speed things up, pick up the Weber chimney starter.

For a few extra bucks, this is a better choice than the One-Touch Silver model because this adds the ash catcher and the hinged cooking great for replenishing charcoal.

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An Excellent, Old-school Grill!

Strengths: Design, durability, ash catcher

Weaknesses: None so far

Summary: This is the only grill I remember my father cooking on when I was a kid. When deciding between the fancy $400 Weber Genesis gas grill and this one, it was the taste of the food over charcoal that won. It's easier to clean with the ash catcher. Be sure to get the Charcoal chimney accessory; it gets your coals ready in 10-15 minutes. Also, setup was simple, less than 10 minutes. You can't go wrong with this classic!

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Very Happy

Strengths: Easy to use ashcatcher, much bigger than I thought.

Weaknesses: bigger than I need, removable lid

Summary: I purchased only purchased this grill because of a pricing mistake on their end. A normally $150ish grill was marked for $90.

It's the first Weber grill I've had, so I can't attest to its durability, but it seems pretty well built. My only complaint is it is really annoying to either set the lid on the ground or hold it in one hand while tending to food on the grill.

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