The quality/price ratio is very good. I bought a model with 4 burners because
a/ I don't have a space issue
b/ I wanted to be able to cook faster for a large number of people (2 burners would be enough for 3-4 people)
and
c/ because most grills (at least the cheaper ones) do not cook as well in the front 1/4 of the cooking surface (towards the control knobs).
The assembly instructions are a joke (the same for all models in the Basic series), but with a little persistence, it can be done. It takes about 90 minutes for 2 people, or 120+ minutes for one person alone.
There are no missing screws or parts in the kit, on the contrary, there are 2-3 extras.
It is relatively easy to clean, about 30 minutes for one person alone, for a relatively good cleaning + seasoning the grates to be ready for the next cooking. The protective covers above each burner (reflectors or flavorizers, I think) are made of thin sheet metal, they will definitely deteriorate and rust quickly with all the grease/juices dripping on them and burning.
Even with thorough cleaning after each use, I don't think they will last long. I will look for a solution when the problem arises. The grease collection tray does its job perfectly, I lined it with aluminum foil to avoid cleaning it at the end of each "session".
Ignitions are inevitable from what I understand, and especially with fatty meats, sausages, bacon, etc., whether it's an expensive or cheap grill. I believe that the ignitions are not bad (they add flavor up to a point) and I recommend keeping the lid open and supervising.
One needs to play with the intensity of the burners on the 4 stovetops to find the ideal cooking for each case. It always depends on the type and cut of the meat, how fatty it is, how well-done or not one prefers it, and other parameters. I believe that the "average" griller like myself will find it after the 3rd or 4th time.
Any knowledge of charcoal grilling helps since there is already the necessary "sense" of how each piece behaves on the grill and with the intensity of the fire.
The balcony doesn't get dirty like with charcoal (not even when scraping the grates during cleaning), it smokes relatively less than charcoal, but the whole neighborhood can definitely smell what's being cooked.
I can't say for sure about gas consumption yet, but I estimate that with 4 burners, including preheating and cleaning, it would be around 1-1.2 Euro per hour.
However, it saves electricity since in many cases the grill replaces cooking that would have been done on the electric stove anyway, as it is fast and easy with the gas grill. With good weather and company, I think everyone prefers the grill.
The gas bottle does not fit underneath the shelf because it can't support the weight. I preferred the classic 10kg one (I bought 2 so I don't have to worry about running out), and to transport it, I put it on a plant stand with wheels (around 10 Euro), it can be easily pulled and cleaned from behind.
In addition, the additional cast iron plates from Unimac were out of stock, they will come at some point, so I bought two from another brand, they are much better for delicate items that can stick/dissolve or get lost in the grates, such as vegetables, burgers, fish. With the plates, if someone opens the lid 2-3 times and wipes the liquids from the plates with kitchen paper, then they save themselves from a lot of cleaning since the rest of the grill remains almost clean. However, the cooking surface on the plates is smaller, so if someone has a lot of burgers to cook, they should oil them well and also the grates, and they will become even tastier than on the plates.
The Unimac quality hood is heavy-duty and fits the gas bottles on the sides just fine.
Tongs, brushes, scrapers, old rags, gloves, all are needed, but in my opinion, they are not worth their high price. However, someone should calculate the cost for those as well.
Grill 249€, Gas bottle regulator 11€, Cover 34€, 2 bottles X 40€ initial purchase 80€, two plates total 55€, accessories ~45€ TOTAL 440€, don't think that it starts at 250€.
Also, someone should calculate the extra money they will spend on the (additional) food they might buy... it is common to buy something extra once we have the grill.
Happy grilling to everyone