I had always heard how great Weber grills were. I bought one for my daughter and son in law a few years ago when they built their new house. When I have cooked on it at their house I liked the way it cooked. So when it was time for me to get a new grill I decided to go with the Weber Genesis II. It was more than I wanted to spend but you get what you pay for. I like the even  heat distribution. So far I couldn't be happier with this purchase.