We have gone through a lot of grills and smokers in the last 3 decades and this American outdoor grill is by far the best purchase of all! Yes, it’s pricey, but it’s worth every penny. Aog has thoughtful features and quality parts from our experience so far. We’ve had Chargriller, Char-broil, and Nexgrill and they were all falling apart within a year because of cheap materials. We can already tell right out of the box that this baby will last! The instructions are not the clearest, so set aside ample time to put her together. Really that was the hardest part! Lol