This grill was purchased to replace a previous Genesis grill which worked fine and was given to our daughter. The main reason for this purchase was the addition of the sear burner. The grill works very well and the sear burner makes the steaks rival any good steak house. Heat control is very good with the exception of the side burner which is too hot. This is dealt with with a flame tamer. The grill went together without a problem. The only issue was with the stainless steel side shelves. During production, the surfaces were scratched along the cut lines for the protective plastic. This mars an otherwise beautiful surface. 
Would I buy this grill again? Absolutely.