Haven't used my gas bbq since I bought my Weber 2 months ago. I love the temperature control from low  200 degrees to high of 600 degrees. Gas assist start is great, ash cleaning cleaning system is effortless and not dusty, makes for easy clean up. This is by far the best charcoal bbq I've ever had, price seemed a little steep at first. But the weber quality and performance is well worth. Next is a Weber rotisserie and a prime rib roast.