Many years ago I had a natural gas Weber, but switched to a different brand that promised more features and performance. Finally after that grill rusted out, I decided to try a Weber again. I was blown away by all the improvements over my previous model. Probably the largest is how hot it gets and the easy of getting a good sear. It was easy to assemble and looks great on our deck, where we grill out 12 months of the year. Don't let the price scare you, buy the best, buy Weber.