Well, after much research I am backing out on my Summit S-470 purchase.  I wa pretty excited to finally get a grill that would meet up to its expectations and I will be honest, for this price I would expect a lot.  I ordered to have it assembled and delivered by my favorite hardware store.  After scouring the internet to gain tips on usage and tricks for the best grilling, I have found nothing but ugly pictures of poor quality and design after only 1 year of use and this is with a grill cover.  As a product designer and engineer, I totally understand material selection.  Appears that they are selecting the incorrect type of SS and not properly testing it.  If it is true that Webers use to last 15+ years, then they should go back to old designs.  My biggest disappointment are all of these painted knobs that wear out.  Again, think abut the use case, where the customer touches and where the wear occurs.  Sorry Weber, you have lost my interest.