<sf> wrote in message >
> What make/model would you recommend? This is going into a very small
> kitchen in a very small house.
>
> Need: 30" stainless steel, gas, around $500 (not a lot more, this is
> a first time home buyer who has lived in the house only a month).

I just surfed around and found this at Sears. Most people seem to find
Kenmore dependable.

"Stainless Steel Kenmore 30 in. Freestanding Gas Range

Sears item #02271153000 Mfr. model #7115

$429.99

$499.99

Save $70.00

thru 11/10/07"