Definately dont use the BBQ as is.Spend the money an a GOOD name brand BBQ. Napoleon, Vermont Castings etc. 500 dollar BBQ's will last 2 years, Napoleon, of Vermont Castings will last 10-15.
As well as appliance parts, i sell BBQ parts. Cheap makes ,ike Centro, BBQ Tech, and others you buy at Loblaws and CTC, you cant even get parts for.
Paul