Thinking of buying this grill

[DDS]

Do you guys think it's worth it?

https://boston.craigslist.org/nos/app/d/saber-elite-4-burner-gas-grill/6562633494.html

[Superwhdm]

http://www.sabergrills.com/product/5147/SABER-1670-ELITE-SSE

What makes it so special other than LED’s and stainless construction?  What is the attraction?  I cannot see spending that on a grill. But that’s me.  I would personally invest is a green egg and a cedar table for that much.  Bring out the old school Weber for a few hot dogs on the fly.

[Nate]

that dude is full of it! 

that grill is not worth the brand new $4k price tag!  here is their website:

http://www.sabergrills.com/product/5147/SABER-1670-ELITE-SSE

that thing does not even have cast burners!

if I was going to drop some Serious $$$ on a grill, I would (and am actually saving for this one which is $1400) get this one.  this one doese have cast burners.

http://www.blazegrills.com/product/3-burner-grill/

[Nate]

I have a gas grill that is over 10 years old, it has cast brass burners that you can remove and clean out, it has the IR Sear function for steaks, and the funny part was/is....my ex wife bought it at Walmart on clearance for like $250 (or something like that).  that thing is huge and still works like a charm to this day.  the only issue I have with it is the busted wheel that one of my STUPID lieutenants broke as he was dragging it across bricks. 

[DDS]

I have a gas grill that is over 10 years old, it has cast brass burners that you can remove and clean out, it has the IR Sear function for steaks, and the funny part was/is....my ex wife bought it at Walmart on clearance for like $250 (or something like that).  that thing is huge and still works like a charm to this day.  the only issue I have with it is the busted wheel that one of my STUPID lieutenants broke as he was dragging it across bricks.

I currently have a Walmart grill that's prob 8-10 years old & still operates fine. I just wanted something a little better quality. I will see it in Person on Sunday & see if it's worth it.

[stlaser]

I have a broil King which I bought at Lowe’s 3 years ago, I had a Weber before that & couldn’t pay the Weber price comparably. The broil king has worked flawless & it’s a great unit for the money.

[TexasRedNeck]

I wouldn’t pay that for it. Burners only have 10 year warranty. 




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[cudakidd53]

I wouldn’t pay $240 for it!  Then again the original purchase was probably descended from an inbred loyalist line who traces their heritage back to Benidict Arnold ........ Boston ..........

[DDS]

I wouldn’t pay that for it. Burners only have 10 year warranty. 

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That's my only concern with it, aside from the price.

[DDS]

I wouldn’t pay $240 for it!  Then again the original purchase was probably descended from an inbred loyalist line who traces their heritage back to Benidict Arnold ........ Boston ..........

Although I live in the Boston area, my parents are Portuguese so I should be good with the "inbred" aspect...

[EL TATE]

Mr. Chicago over here has got some salty comments for Beantown, lookout! lol

[cudakidd53]

I wouldn’t pay $240 for it!  Then again the original purchase was probably descended from an inbred loyalist line who traces their heritage back to Benidict Arnold ........ Boston ..........

Although I live in the Boston area, my parents are Portuguese so I should be good with the "inbred" aspect...

Not a reference to you......the SELLER.......

[DDS]

I wouldn’t pay $240 for it!  Then again the original purchase was probably descended from an inbred loyalist line who traces their heritage back to Benidict Arnold ........ Boston ..........

Although I live in the Boston area, my parents are Portuguese so I should be good with the "inbred" aspect...

Not a reference to you......the SELLER.......

I know.

[cudakidd53]

Mr. Chicago over here has got some salty comments for Beantown, lookout! lol

Hey, Chitcago was voted the "most corrupt city" in America this year....... a Proud history of Democratic Rule!

[Nate]

Mr. Chicago over here has got some salty comments for Beantown, lookout! lol

Hey, Chitcago was voted the "most corrupt city" in America this year....... a Proud history of Democratic Rule!

let us all know how it goes when they come to take your guns away like they are trying to do in that city to your south.......

Mr. Chicago over here has got some salty comments for Beantown, lookout! lol

coming from the guy that lives way to close to seattle.............

[cudakidd53]

I’m in the process of giving them away........

[Nate]

I’m in the process of giving them away........

Yeah right!  If thats the case, ill drive east, you drive west and ill buy them all from you for  $1.......

[DDS]

Well, my ancestry got the best of me & I bought it. He was asking $2,400 but I ended up paying $1,800 for it. It was(barely) used as a demo unit & all the accessories that come with it were still wrapped up. Regarding the burners, even though the are tubular, they are almost twice as thick as a conventional tube one. Plus, I really like the fact that there will be no flare-ups with their design. All in all, I'm happy & believe it will last me a very long time.

[TexasRedNeck]

Thanks for the update. Will need an AAR on the first few cooks with it


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[DDS]

After going on vacation & then travelling for work, I finally got a chance to use it. You (I) really don't know how bad your old grill is until you use a higher end unit. Flare-ups are nearly impossible with it which is huge for me. I've cooked marinaded tips & pub burgers on it so far. Everything came out juicy & cooked perfectly. The sear is incredible. Even though the burners are only 8K btu each, I can get this grill to 900deg in 10 minutes. It's true when they claim a hotter temp while using way less fuel. This is by far the best grill I've owned.

[KensAuto]

Nate, I bought an island grill, sink, frig set from Lowes, the ones with granite tops. They were pretty H/D, and not very cheap(but China) and the cast iron burners rusted out within 3 years of occasional use. They were pretty thick also. The large diameter 304 grates also rusted (turns out they were not solid stainless) Now they don't sell that model anymore. urrr

[Nate]

Nate, I bought an island grill, sink, frig set from Lowes, the ones with granite tops. They were pretty H/D, and not very cheap(but China) and the cast iron burners rusted out within 3 years of occasional use. They were pretty thick also. The large diameter 304 grates also rusted (turns out they were not solid stainless) Now they don't sell that model anymore. urrr

that sucks!

have you talked to a local metal fab shop to see if they could fashion something up for you?

[stlaser]

LOL, Ken is the local fab shop isn't he?

[KensAuto]

The grates would be simple to buy and cut to fit, if needed, but those large burners might be a whole different story. Just sucks because I hadn't even finished the courtyard, which I was designing around this setup. The sink has a set of burners and a griddle... never even fired up that section.

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[Bob Smith]

Darn Ken, that's what you get for living in such a wet high humidity area. Must be all the salts in the soil that flies around as dust every time the wind blows. Lots to be said about the different types of stainless out there. My last grill (in Washington) was rusted by the time I got it out of the box and set up on the patio.

[DDS]

Nate, I bought an island grill, sink, frig set from Lowes, the ones with granite tops. They were pretty H/D, and not very cheap(but China) and the cast iron burners rusted out within 3 years of occasional use. They were pretty thick also. The large diameter 304 grates also rusted (turns out they were not solid stainless) Now they don't sell that model anymore. urrr

Most(if not all) grills from big box stores are a cheap grade of stainless. Although mine initially came with a hefty price tag, every metal part on it is 304.

[stlaser]

the good stainless is 316 which is actually food grade

[KensAuto]

Do they use 316 in grills?

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[stlaser]

Do they use 316 in grills?

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I don’t know honestly, however I used to cut stainless cooktops for high end commercial kitchen grills and we used 316 on those....

[DDS]

To the best of my knowledge, I've never seen a grill for sale commercially constructed with 316L. Most cheap stainless grills are type 430.

[Bob Smith]

You know you are in trouble when the magnet sticks to your pretty new stainless grill.

[DDS]

Well, it's been 2+ years later & this is still the best grill I've ever owned. I use it almost daily in the warmer months & have zero complaints. I had an issue with one of the LED bulbs that light up the knobs & called them. they sent me a replacement free of charge. The new bulb was a shade brighter than the rest so I called them back & they sent me all new bulbs free of charge. They never once asked me where I purchased the grill or how old it was. I'm very happy.

[TexasRedNeck]

Glad to hear Doc. That’s where a lot of that extra money goes. Service after the sale is worth something.


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[DDS]

Glad to hear Doc. That’s where a lot of that extra money goes. Service after the sale is worth something.

It certainly is. Although the $4k+ pricetag may be out of the range for some, you cannot put a price on peace of mind...
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