When I purchased this Weber Grill for Christmas, I was somewhat skeptical about using a gas grill, as I have used a Green Egg for years. I love the convenience of having the grill "grill ready" in just a few minutes without the need to load the charcoal, ignite it, and then wait for it to get hot enough. The taste of the grilled products are just as good as those cooked over a charcoal flame.