I have a Q300 that I picked up last year for $40, which was an awesome deal, but aside from hot dogs, I don’t find myself using it much. I like it well enough, but I just don’t LOVE it, ya know?
Granted, I also have a Summit S620, a first generation Genesis, many Kettles and a Kamado Joe that has grown to be my workhorse. I’ve seen some cool things of Fire Escape Griller on YT and I get it, because he has no other options, but to me, I don’t get the same sense of control nor the inherent flexibility with the Q that I get with the other options. I can even see buying a 1200 to keep in the trunk for the beach, but with size of the 300/3000 and it’s price point when new, I don’t see why anyone would choose the Q over a comparably priced Spirit.
I genuinely enjoy cooking outside and enjoy lots of options, but I think the Q may end up being my first flip.