My new Weber machine was bestowed upon me as a gift for my 60th birthday. And what a gift. I've owned several BBQs over the years but nothing comes close to this turbocharged cooking experience. Aside from the fact that the design is so aesthetically pleasing its the performance that stuns you. My model has a designated surface area called a Sear Zone that brought my grilling temperature to just under 700 degrees, which in my estimation is about 699 degrees hotter then my last BBQ. I cooked a steak to such perfection that I was emotional for over 24 hours. My Genesis is a masterpiece.