Hoodlum,
I had some Lowe's grille 3 burner that I paid $90 for because of a dent. It worked well and lasted about four years. I kept it covered and in my lenai by the pool. Then my wife bought me the Weber. No problems, the parts are warranteed, and everyone I knew that has one, has had them for a long time. I think mine was $700 a few years ago. It's a genesis series. Then for this past Christmas, she got me the pit boss Austin XL pellet grill. You can smoke or grill with this guy. The only downside is it requires electric. I was having a party and getting ready to throw a brisket on and a storm came and took the power out and delayed me a couple hours. I think the pellet grill it's cheaper than the Weber. $200-$300 grill kept clean and out of the weather should be fine.