My first Napoleon grill after 12 years of good service from another brand of grill. After only a few uses, I already know this grill will go at least that distance, probably longer, and be my all time favourite grill. To be fair, this grill has more features than my old grill - mainly the infrared side burner and rotisserie burner - but I haven't yet used them and expect they will only improve my opinion of this grill. Fast lightning and a quick warm-up were, of course, the first things I noticed. The excellent temperature control and even heat distribution were the next things that really impressed. The Napoleon smoker box is a must-have accessory. Because it replaces a sear plate and sits right over the burner, again you get a high degree of temperature  and therefore smoke control.  The Napoleon website is packed with information and recipies and is a great complement to a terrific grill.