This is a well-built grill with all the features most backyard chefs need. Many are seduced by side burners, rotisseries, infra-red burners and so on, but all you really need is a grill that will last, reliable burners and good grates, which this grill has. The grill gets hot quickly; in fact, it gets too hot -- I needed a replacement part, but customer service took care of the issue quickly. There are no hot spots on the grill and the grates produce excellent grill marks, if that's your thing.