We have owned our Weber "Performer - Silver" for more than 20 years.  It has served us beautifully right up to the present.  The old girl is showing her year's now, but the cart is still intact and operable.  The kettle has gotten to the point where I can no longer clean it, but after 20 years of faithful service, I'm not complaining.  I hope that I can replace the just the kettle and we can keep on trucking.  This is the best charcoal grill on the market.  I have made everything on this grill including Thanksgiving Turkey ... many times.  It comes out looking like a magazine ad.  Just beautiful and so flavorful too.  It is easier to make a whole turkey on this grill than in the oven!  Put it on, cover it, and add coals every hour til done.  The poppers come out on time, every time.  No guesswork.  The grill maintains even heat and the extra coals are a snap to add with the hinged grill.  What a blessing this grill has been to us.  Bought each of our kids one as a wedding present too!