Im going on 8 years with my DB. Just got the Don Godke Downdraft kit for it. Have a friend getting me a piece of expanded metal so I can upgrade the second cooking shelf I currently have. I had to pull out the auger once. Got a couple places where grease will drip out. The velcro on the outer cover doesn't work anymore due to the wear, tear, and weather from sitting outdoor. I do a thorough clean a couple times a year so it's treated me well. A part of the family so to speak.