Have owned a Silver C weber for 20 years (still looks great and works perfectly - new igniter, flavorizer bars and porcelain coated cast iron grates) but my family surprised me with this for a fathers day gift and WOW!!!  It is better because it has enclosed storage, more grilling space, stainless grates, searing zone, gets at least 100 degrees hotter than my old unit, etc.  First use was (after purchasing rotisserie) a prime-rib.  Turned out awesome.  My wife and I have used several times and LOVE.  (don't forget the upgraded casters for easier moving around on our deck)