Got this for my birthday back in January, and I've used about a bag of charcoal per week since April. I think Char-Broil has the best grate in the business. After a little practice getting my fire right, I've been turning out consistently good chicken legs, whole chickens, pork chops, pork roasts, steaks, burgers...and lately pizzas. 
This grill is absolutely made for the "snake method" when you want to go low and slow, or will go ridiculously hot on 3/4 chimney of charcoal and a couple of chunks of wood.