Mini-Max. Should I pull the trigger?

Flatfoot

Hey Guys/gals,

i currently own own a large and a mini. I have a chance to buy a brand new Mini-Max at a really great price. Tell me why I should/shouldn't. My wife and I are empty nesters and I use the mini a lot, but it's a little small at times. Thoughts?

GoooDawgs

If your current mini is too small for you, why would you get a mini max?  

lousubcap

Asking the question here, for me implies that you know the answer.  I don't have either so can't directly comment on your request. 

AlbertaEgger

I own 2 L, and a MM, use the MM most often out of all three.

TEXASBGE2018

I just did this very thing a few days ago. I will be using the Minimax (My 8yr old sons new grill) to teach him how to grill and also for hot and fast searing. I will also take it camping and to the beach when we go.

WeberWho

The MiniMax will cook like the Mini. The Small will cook like the Large. Not sure if you like one way better than the other. 

I know you didn't mention the Small but just wanted to throw it out there. 

caliking

Get it. mo' toys= mo' better.

Carolina Q

If the mini is "too small at times", use the Large.

thetrim

Not the right place for an unbiased answer to that question.  Enjoy the new MiniMax

Flatfoot

Flatfoot

Well, here's the deal. I was able to buy the Mini-Max for $379.00. I just couldn't pass it up. I know it may seem almost redundant given that I already had a mini, but as I mentioned earlier, my wife and I are empty-nesters and I use the mini far more than the large these days when it's just the two of us. I have often thought that just the tiniest bit more real estate on the grid would make a big difference. I guess time will tell. I may sell the Mini later, but I'm not going to get in a big hurry, as I think there might be times that having the ability to set up the two smaller ones in tandem might be handy, I.e., one direct and one indirect, etc.

builderdawg

Flatfoot said:

Well, here's the deal. I was able to buy the Mini-Max for $379.00. I just couldn't pass it up. I know it may seem almost redundant given that I already had a mini, but as I mentioned earlier, my wife and I are empty-nesters and I use the mini far more than the large these days when it's just the two of us. I have often thought that just the tiniest bit more real estate on the grid would make a big difference. I guess time will tell. I may sell the Mini later, but I'm not going to get in a big hurry, as I think there might be times that having the ability to set up the two smaller ones in tandem might be handy, I.e., one direct and one indirect, etc.

I have a Mini-Max and a large, and I use them both equally.  I primarily use the MM for steaks, chicken, burgers, and sides.  I use the large for pork butts, brisket, pizza, paella, and larger cooks.  I've never used a Mini, but I love my MM.  I think you made a good purchase.

OshawaDave

Flatfoot said:

Well, here's the deal. I was able to buy the Mini-Max for $379.00. I just couldn't pass it up. I know it may seem almost redundant given that I already had a mini, but as I mentioned earlier, my wife and I are empty-nesters and I use the mini far more than the large these days when it's just the two of us. I have often thought that just the tiniest bit more real estate on the grid would make a big difference. I guess time will tell. I may sell the Mini later, but I'm not going to get in a big hurry, as I think there might be times that having the ability to set up the two smaller ones in tandem might be handy, I.e., one direct and one indirect, etc.

That's a great deal MM in Canada is $850.

bucky925

I too own the large and MM.  I can't say which one I use the most because ANY excuse at all to fire them both up works for me!  Even it's just a little side cook. 

YukonRon

Buy it. Worth it. 
It is almost an embarrasment of riches when we cook on the mmx while camping or tailgating.
It is a great cooker, and if anything happened to my mmx, I would replace it, NQA.

thetrim

Smart man

unoriginalusername

Love the mm so long as you can keep the mini 

Flatfoot

unoriginalusername said:

Love the mm so long as you can keep the mini 

I am really loving the MM, but I've pretty well decided that I will keep my mini too!

Mattman3969

Good choice on the keeping the mini around!  Its just a fun lil workhorse 

Matt86m

I would have bought that in a heart beat and taken the beating when I got home!

Sammi

@Flatfoot Every size has it's strong points and will get used as the situation dictates. Keep them all.

Mickey

Like you just the two of us now and 5 Eggs. Use the Mini-Max and Mini 90% of the time. If i had to go to just two Eggs it would be the Mini-Max andMini. This is better than 12 years talking and that is what i would do. 

Flatfoot

Mattman3969 said:

Good choice on the keeping the mini around!  Its just a fun lil workhorse 

Yes, it is!  Right now I am completely enamoured with the MiniMax, so it is getting most of the love but I know the Mini will get plenty of use again!

Flatfoot

Sammi said:

@Flatfoot Every size has it's strong points and will get used as the situation dictates. Keep them all.

Sammi, I like the way you think!

Flatfoot

Mickey said:

Like you just the two of us now and 5 Eggs. Use the Mini-Max and Mini 90% of the time. If i had to go to just two Eggs it would be the Mini-Max andMini. This is better than 12 years talking and that is what i would do. 

Yes, Mickey, it seems my Large stays under the cover a lot these days. That being said, there are those moments when it's the obvious and only choice.