Wanted to replace an older 4 burner grill with something smaller, but not too portable. Didn't want a stainless grill (too hard to maintain and are flimsy thin), and really wanted cast iron grates. This is a well cast and finished aluminum. The grates are indeed a good cast iron. The whole design of this grill is well thought out and manufactured. Took about 15 minutes to put together, and, because of its shape it would have gone quicker with a second set of hands. I seasoned the grates with a high smoke point oil in the oven.The pizio ignighter worked first time and every time. I put a 5 foot hose on for a 20 lbs tank. Works great....Just finished my first rib eye steak and am very very pleased. I let it warm up for 10 minutes and got a beautiful sear (and didn't stick). Left the lid open for steak, and it did not lose heat. The burner tube's layout, the flame shield, and the shape of the fire bowl heats the cooking surface more evenly than I could have hoped for.Definitely a great value for My money.Update: Submitted some photos. I failed to mention how nice the grease trap is. It's powder coated and super sweet to clean. I kept the stand from my old 4 burner grill, and trimmed out and mounted an old sink 'blank' for a nice cart.... I am proud...