I was all excited about my new father's day gift but low and behold while transporting it to my deck the two front wheels gave in...the area where they are attached is too weak for the size and weight of grill (need to reenforce attachment area) and less than an year my charcoal pan and ash pan need replacement. Also the lift handle bucks on the chassis before the charcoal pan is elevated to my desired position..relocate to a new position or have a knob style handle instead. As as to the next question "to recommend to a friend" you should have a box to write in not just a yes or no answer ...I would recommend only if improvements are made on the part above