Got my Weber E330 in 2011. Just finally replaced the flavorizer bars last summer. Rest of it is in really good shape, including the grates. I do cover it when not in use.Yeah, Webers are generally good for 8-10 years (assuming you take care of them properly) before you'll have to start replacing some parts once in awhile. But that's usually pretty easy to handle and not terribly expensive, especially considering how long you'll go before needing to replace the part again.