Purchased with hesitation. Putting this thing together is a puzzle. The direction are not very detailed. As for the cooking. The more I use it the better it's getting. I recommend the grill but plan on taking your time when u open the box to assemble lol.

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I never write reviews, but I figured this review would be helpful to customers who were on the fence like myself. I find that when reading reviews I start with the lowest reviews first and make my way up the ladder. I was skeptical about this grill at first due to the complaints about assembly and wear and tear but figured I didn't have much to lose for a hundred bucks. I will update this review once I have used it, and once I have had it for 6 months. The assembly took 2 hours ( which I had fun assembling especially during this quarantine). It's really not that difficult. I am baffled at how many of the reviews moaned and groaned about the instructions and the assembly. The part that took the most time was the first few steps and figuring out what is the right side and wether or not the bolts and nuts are placed correctly, after that it was pretty easy going. Sure it took a little time, but what do you expect ? They're shipping it to you in a box. If you have common sense and a power drill or screwdriver and a wrench. You'll have it assembled in no time. They give you extra parts for each of the items needed (pictured). Grab a drink , be patient, and have fun ! You'll be cooking in no time.

I give this a 5 star soley because of the price vs the value.

I am a pretty mechanical type person and it took me roughly 2 hours to assemble. Following the directions is a must in that you need to pay close attention to the pictures showing the pieces as they assemble. Had I followed my own advice, it wouldn't take 2 hours. Because 95% of everything is screwed together, you have ample opportunity to square everything up and if necessary adjust the lid hinges for a solid even close. I recommend a 10mm socket and ratchet, a good #2 Phillips screwdriver, a 17mm wrench, and a needle nose pliers. Use the socket and Phillips combo to tighten the nut/bolt combos, the 17mm for the thermometer, and the needle nose with the cotter pins.

Once assembled, follow the first time use instructions as their will be some burn off. Doesn't take a lot of charcoal to accomplish the heat burn in. We have used it twice so far and appreciate the charcoal pan access, the pan height adjustment, dual adjustable air inlets, two fixed shelves, and easy to remove main grates.

It will remain to be seen how long it will survive as the outer shell metal is fairly thin. To protect the grill I purchased a 55" cover that can be tightened up.

**Update** A year and a half has passed and it's still standing, not a spot of rust on the exterior or interior, the coal grate is still strong, and the grill grates are still in tip top shape. Covered during non use and stays outside year round. Fantastic!

The door is not right the handle is suppose to be at top to lock and the lid doesn't close right it's not there is to much space between the top and bottom