35 years of gas grills and recently returned to charcoal because I was tired of cooking over a grease fire. Purchased a Weber propane because some places we stay don't allow charcoal. Best gas grill ever. Great sear marks and heat retention; the combination of the aluminum shell and the cast iron grate gives remarkable results. No flare ups because of the design, easy to clean and the food is without question moist and juicy. Best chicken ever, steaks aren't dried out and burgers are cooked  moistly through and don't stick to the grill. A better result than sheet metal grills costing 10 times as much, and it won't rust out. This is truly a great design, I'm on track for a 3200 if I need a bigger grill. I won't need a bigger budget.