I have only had it for a few days, but I have cooked almost everything to try it out. Simple construction but high quality. You can tell from the weight and sturdiness of the entire structure. The cast iron grates are also high quality, with no comparison in thickness and construction to other cheaper grills I have seen. The size is ideal for at least a family of 6. Extremely fast cooking: 10 minutes to preheat and then you can start grilling. It quickly reaches high temperatures and if you preheat it properly, nothing sticks to the grates. 12 minutes for burgers, 14-16 minutes for pork neck steaks, 15 minutes for chicken breast fillets, and 16 minutes for thigh fillets, 35-40 minutes for chicken thighs (open for grilling). Everything is juicy and evenly cooked. Note that the times refer to well-cooked meat. 10-12 minutes for sea bream and sea bass. About 12 minutes for peppers and mushroom skewers. I also tried pizza and it turned out excellent, 4 minutes of cooking on each side. It is easy and quick to clean, I gently clean it with a wire brush and a simple sponge. The fact that it doesn't smoke is very positive, but the smell only comes from the grilled food. Also, I didn't have any flare-ups.
The downsides are that the grilled food doesn't have exactly the same taste as charcoal, which is expected, but it is still delicious and clearly healthier. Also, I wouldn't say it can be easily transported for camping, etc. due to its weight. I got it on sale from a large electronics store for €390. I think it is quite expensive, but considering its quality and relatively frequent use, it is worth it. Keep in mind that you can also cook in pans, in much shorter times compared to an oven and charcoal.
27/04/2020 Now we have been using it for 6 months. The grill is truly excellent. We have used it to grill calamari, homemade pita bread with various fillings, and even fasting dishes for Lent, as well as vegetable and seafood patties. Lamb chops for Easter. We also grill various dishes in pans, like pastitsio. Homemade cheese bread and cheese pies were cooked in a cast iron pan used as a baking dish, all with homemade dough. However, it is necessary to use the "indirect" grilling method. Also, homemade pancakes and omelettes were cooked in the cast iron pan. Obviously, it does not replace an electric oven, but practically you can make almost everything on the grill. The main advantages are the ease, speed, and the fact that everything comes out juicy.
Regarding the indirect grilling method: the cheap solution we use is with a double layer of aluminum foil with holes (or buy the relevant Weber discs), placing a grill with small legs on top of the foil (or buy the Weber grill), and placing the dish on top of the grill so it doesn't stick from below. However, the entire surface of the grates should not be covered! Watch videos on YouTube for the method. I found some good videos on the city escape griller channel. There, they show how to grill pizza directly on the grates. The American Weber website also has relevant instructions and recipes.
With this method, you can also grill large pieces of meat that require a long time. Also, adjust the intensity to low to medium.
In the initial uses, the grill reaches slightly higher temperatures, so 210°C on low is relatively justified. It stabilizes over time.
Regarding meats, temperatures are not consistent. Depending on the thickness, type, and desired level of doneness, the intensity should be adjusted. For steaks, chicken fillets, whole fish, and burgers, I personally recommend medium or medium-high. Similarly, the number of times you flip the grilled items should also be adjusted. For whole, open-grilled chicken, I suggest medium intensity and frequent flipping.
Lastly, I would not recommend cleaning the grates with soap. I did it once and ended up with the grilled items sticking, fortunately only for 5-6 grilling sessions. A gentle cleaning with a suitable wire brush when the grates are well-burnt, followed by a light oiling, works perfectly for me. To prevent anything from sticking to the grates, they must be preheated very well, and personally, I spread a little oil using a paper towel or brush. But very little! I hope I helped.