I had a competitors product for 18 months. I always had Weber before that. After just 18 months with the competitors product I switched back to Weber. There is no comparison. Each Weber I had previously lasted 10 years easy. I expect the same from this one. It is a treat to cook on compared to others. Even heat, excellent flare up control, easy to maintain and superior construction. Only way to make them better is if they came with the meat.