I had my last Weber for 10+ years. I knew I would splurge some day on a stainless steel beauty, i’m So glad I did. We have been using it several times a week. I love the side burner and have used it for boiling down marinades and deep frying crab rangoons without stinking up the house. I like the ease of removing the bottom of the firebox and drip pan after each use, by making it part of my cleanup routine, it stays so clean inside. The old Weber is still kicking and moving out with the last child, I’d replaced the burners some years back.