I ordered my Weber Q320 Gas Grill through Amazon.com. Assembly was very easy, taking me about 45 minutes unassisted. However, I was disappointed to learn that there was a gas leak in the manifold due to a bad bend in a piece of tubing. (Make sure you perform the leak test on any new grill!). I contacted Weber Customer Support and to their credit, they shipped an entire new manifold assembly to me overnight at their cost, no questions asked. I could tell there was a slight design change in the new manifold; I suspect I must have originally received a grill with an old design. After changing out the manifold assembly, the grill fired up with no problems.

This grill cooks foods better than any other grill I have ever owned. It sears in juices unlike I had ever experienced before. the grill design prevents flare-ups which was always a main problem I had experienced with all previous grills. Chicken was tender and juicy, steaks cook to perfection. I have been utterly amazed at how well this grills cooks; no wonder people and reviewers rave about Weber grills.

What don't I like about the grill? in my opinion you have to put more effort into keeping it clean although they do come with replaceable drip pans for trapping grease. But that may just be because they do not cover up the grease by using lava rock or some other method.

For the money, you will get fewer bells and whistles from a Weber grill than a comparably priced shiny new one at Sears or your local hardware superstore. But as the reviewers told me, you get what you pay for. I do not believe you will be disappointed with this grill, once you get over the initial price shock.

Great Little Barbecue, Big Taste difference

As the daylight lingers longer each day, the more carnivorous folk start salivating in anticipation. Barbecue season approaches, liberating meat lovers from the less-flavorful pan-fried steak or bland poached chicken breasts. Likewise, the vegetarians in the family rejoice in the prospect of grilled summer squash or roasted beets and corn, rather than settling for another head of iceberg lettuce and canned beans. for juicy burgers and veggie kabobs at home or at the lake, industry leader Weber offers their portable Q-100 gas grill. The propane grill employs an 8,500-BTU stainless-steel burner to heat its 189-square-inch cooking area.

Weber crafted the grill's lid and body in tough cast aluminum with a sturdy glass-reinforced nylon frame. The grill ignites at the push of a button for reliable lighting, and an infinitely adjustable burner valve with a high-quality regulator makes it easy to control the heat. Meat sizzles on the porcelain-enameled cast-iron cooking grates, while drippings follow the drip ducts to reduce potential flare-ups and enable quicker cleaning. Other highlights include a flavorizer system integrated into the cooking grate, a removable catch pan, and a large weather-resistant lid handle. The grill operates on a standard 14.1- or 16.4-ounce propane cylinder. Propane does not come included, but Weber does enclose a Weber Q cookbook of recipes and inspiration. The grill measures 16 by 27 by 23-1/2 inches with the lid open and carries a five-year limited warranty. --Jessica Reuling

Weber 386002 Q-100 Portable Gas Grill

This Solaire Go Anywhere Portable Gas Grill features 316 marine grade stainless steel construction, 14,000 BTU infrared burner (with screws for easy cleaning), 155 square inches of cooking surface, stainless steel V-shaped grilling grate that catches drippings to enhance flavor and reduce flare ups, spring loaded latches, and pushbutton ignition. Includes vinyl carry bag with three outside pockets for propane tank storage. With a weight of less than 20 lbs with the carry bag, this unit is truly portable! Cooking Grate Dimensions (in inches): 17 w x 10. 75 d. Overall Dimensions Including Handle (in inches): 21 w x 13 d x 12 h.

This Solaire Go Anywhere Portable Gas Grill features 304 marine grade stainless steel construction, 14,000 BTU infrared burner (with screws for easy cleaning), 155 square inches of usable cooking surface, stainless steel V-shaped grilling grate that catches drippings to enhance flavor and reduce flare ups, spring loaded latches, and pushbutton ignition. Includes vinyl carry bag with three outside pockets for propane tank storage. With a weight of less than 20 lbs with the carry bag, this unit is truly portable! Cooking Grate Dimensions (in inches): 17 w x 10. 75 d. Overall Dimensions Including Handle (in inches): 21 w x 13 d x 12 h.