Need Advice...Ducane Affinity 3100 vs. Weber Q 220/320

humdogj · 06-14-2013, 08:10 AM

Good morning. I'm looking at purchasing a new grill sometime soon (Father's Day gift to myself with wife's money of course

) and was wondering if anyone has had any experience/knowledge of the Ducane Affinity 3100. I could get it for $300. I just came across it yesterday and it looks very intriguing. I believe it is a Weber product.

Before looking at that one, I've been eyeing up the Weber Q 220 or 320. I'm pretty sure I can't go wrong with either of the Q's and they both have their advantages/disadvantages. I'm just wondering for the price/performance, if I would be better off getting the Ducane before it's gone. There is a limited stock at the store of these. I could get a $50 gift card with the Ducane, which I would put for a cover and light possibly.

How is the quality of the Ducane? Rust? Even-heating?

Any advice would be super appreciated. Thanks.

Ron_L · 06-14-2013, 08:31 AM

I owned a Ducane gasser year ago. It was a nice grill but only lasted about 5 years. The Weber the replaced it lasted 15 years.

Also, Weber bought Ducane a while back and announced this year that they will be discontinuing the Ducane product line. I don't know if that matters you to or not.

discmen95 · 06-14-2013, 02:27 PM

My uncle swore by Ducane grills. He had several, this is 35-40 years ago, and they are still working. I think that they got bought up, and the quality went down. In the old days, they were top of the line consumer grills.

Bluesman · 06-14-2013, 03:00 PM

FWIW. I have both a Weber Q100 and a Q200 with the cart. Both are indispensable in my book and work great.

Wetsmoke · 06-14-2013, 04:07 PM

The Q 320 comes with a stand, a warming rack, and a handle light. It puts out 27,000 btu's. and has the Weber name behind it. I own a 300 and a 320, but to upgrade the 300, you are ahead getting the 320 that includes everything. Cast iron grates that do a mean sear on a steak or fish or chicken. To cut down on possible flair ups, I use my GrillGrates on the Q grates. Works well. 10 years from now, guess what??? You will still be able to get replacement parts. If you need them, although I doubt you will need to as the Q320 is built very well.....

humdogj · 06-14-2013, 10:23 PM

Thanks for all the advice. I'm leaning towards the weber q320. I just don't feel confident with the Ducane and I know I won't go wrong with the 320. If anyone thinks differently,please chime in.

06-14-2013, 08:10 AM	#1
humdogj Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 08-09-11 Location: Appleton, WI	Need Advice...Ducane Affinity 3100 vs. Weber Q 220/320 Good morning. I'm looking at purchasing a new grill sometime soon (Father's Day gift to myself with wife's money of course) and was wondering if anyone has had any experience/knowledge of the Ducane Affinity 3100. I could get it for $300. I just came across it yesterday and it looks very intriguing. I believe it is a Weber product. Before looking at that one, I've been eyeing up the Weber Q 220 or 320. I'm pretty sure I can't go wrong with either of the Q's and they both have their advantages/disadvantages. I'm just wondering for the price/performance, if I would be better off getting the Ducane before it's gone. There is a limited stock at the store of these. I could get a $50 gift card with the Ducane, which I would put for a cover and light possibly. How is the quality of the Ducane? Rust? Even-heating? Any advice would be super appreciated. Thanks. __________________ Weber Q300, ECB modified, Uni Flame el Crappo, Smokey Joe Gold

06-14-2013, 08:31 AM	#2
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Wandering, but not lost Name/Nickname : Captain Ron	I owned a Ducane gasser year ago. It was a nice grill but only lasted about 5 years. The Weber the replaced it lasted 15 years. Also, Weber bought Ducane a while back and announced this year that they will be discontinuing the Ducane product line. I don't know if that matters you to or not. __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Naked Fatties Rock! PKGo X 2/PK360/Weber Q1000/Blackstone Camping Griddle/Pit Boss Pro Series 850

06-14-2013, 03:00 PM	#4
Bluesman Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-01-10 Location: Planet Krypton Name/Nickname : Jon	FWIW. I have both a Weber Q100 and a Q200 with the cart. Both are indispensable in my book and work great. __________________ 2010 22.5 WSM Weber Q200 1983 WGA 2010 Brick Red Touch n' Go Performer Kitchen stove

06-14-2013, 04:07 PM	#5
Wetsmoke On the road to being a farker Join Date: 09-19-09 Location: Redmond WA	Buy the Q 320 and don't look back!!!!!! The Q 320 comes with a stand, a warming rack, and a handle light. It puts out 27,000 btu's. and has the Weber name behind it. I own a 300 and a 320, but to upgrade the 300, you are ahead getting the 320 that includes everything. Cast iron grates that do a mean sear on a steak or fish or chicken. To cut down on possible flair ups, I use my GrillGrates on the Q grates. Works well. 10 years from now, guess what??? You will still be able to get replacement parts. If you need them, although I doubt you will need to as the Q320 is built very well.....

06-14-2013, 10:23 PM	#6
humdogj Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 08-09-11 Location: Appleton, WI	Thanks for all the advice. I'm leaning towards the weber q320. I just don't feel confident with the Ducane and I know I won't go wrong with the 320. If anyone thinks differently,please chime in. __________________ Weber Q300, ECB modified, Uni Flame el Crappo, Smokey Joe Gold

06-14-2013, 02:27 PM	#3
discmen95 Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 04-30-13 Location: Poughkeepsie	My uncle swore by Ducane grills. He had several, this is 35-40 years ago, and they are still working. I think that they got bought up, and the quality went down. In the old days, they were top of the line consumer grills.