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Mini-Max. Should I pull the trigger?

Flatfoot
Flatfoot Posts: 96
edited May 2019 in EggHead Forum
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?
LBGE, MM, & Mini. Weber Smokey Joe for a knockabout. 
"Honestly, Honey!  Just one more Egg, and one more gun, and I'll be done!"
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  • GoooDawgs
    GoooDawgs Posts: 1,060
    If your current mini is too small for you, why would you get a mini max?  
    Milton, GA 
    XL BGE & FB300
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,809
    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. 
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
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  • AlbertaEgger
    AlbertaEgger Posts: 1,387
    I own 2 L, and a MM, use the MM most often out of all three.
    County of Parkland, Alberta, Canada
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  • TEXASBGE2018
    TEXASBGE2018 Posts: 3,831
    edited May 2019
    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.


    Rockwall, Tx    LBGE, Minimax, 22" Blackstone, Pizza Party Bollore. Cast Iron Hoarder.

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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,532
    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. 
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 19,780
    Get it. mo' toys= mo' better.

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    If the mini is "too small at times", use the Large.

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • thetrim
    thetrim Posts: 11,387
    Not the right place for an unbiased answer to that question.  Enjoy the new MiniMax
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    XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP PitBoss Navigator 850G 11/25
    Tampa Bay, FL
    EIB 6 Oct 95
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  • Flatfoot
    Flatfoot Posts: 96

    LBGE, MM, & Mini. Weber Smokey Joe for a knockabout. 
    "Honestly, Honey!  Just one more Egg, and one more gun, and I'll be done!"
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  • builderdawg
    builderdawg Posts: 105
    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.
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  • OshawaDave
    OshawaDave Posts: 198
    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.

    Weber Genesis CP310; Weber Q1200 (camping); LBGE.

    "If you haven't heard a rumour by 8:30 am - start one"

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  • bucky925
    bucky925 Posts: 2,053
    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. 

    The best things in life are not things.  

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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    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.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • thetrim
    thetrim Posts: 11,387
    Smart man
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    XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP PitBoss Navigator 850G 11/25
    Tampa Bay, FL
    EIB 6 Oct 95
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  • unoriginalusername
    unoriginalusername Posts: 1,146
    Love the mm so long as you can keep the mini 
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  • Flatfoot
    Flatfoot Posts: 96
    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!
    LBGE, MM, & Mini. Weber Smokey Joe for a knockabout. 
    "Honestly, Honey!  Just one more Egg, and one more gun, and I'll be done!"
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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,458
    Good choice on the keeping the mini around!  Its just a fun lil workhorse 


    -----------------------------------------

    analyze adapt overcome

    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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  • Matt86m
    Matt86m Posts: 471
    I would have bought that in a heart beat and taken the beating when I got home!
    XL aka Senior, Mini Max aka Junior, Weber Q's, Blackstone 22, Lion built in, RecTec Mini 300, Lodge Hibachi, Uuni, wife says I have too many grills,,,,how many shoes do you have?
     
    IG -->  matt_86m
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  • Sammi
    Sammi Posts: 598
    @Flatfoot Every size has it's strong points and will get used as the situation dictates. Keep them all.
    Sudbury, Ontario
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,768
    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. 
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Just given a Mini to add to the herd. 

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  • Flatfoot
    Flatfoot Posts: 96
    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!
    LBGE, MM, & Mini. Weber Smokey Joe for a knockabout. 
    "Honestly, Honey!  Just one more Egg, and one more gun, and I'll be done!"
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  • Flatfoot
    Flatfoot Posts: 96
    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!
    LBGE, MM, & Mini. Weber Smokey Joe for a knockabout. 
    "Honestly, Honey!  Just one more Egg, and one more gun, and I'll be done!"
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  • Flatfoot
    Flatfoot Posts: 96
    edited May 2019
    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. 
    LBGE, MM, & Mini. Weber Smokey Joe for a knockabout. 
    "Honestly, Honey!  Just one more Egg, and one more gun, and I'll be done!"
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