Rich,
this is the perfect grill, with everything you are looking for. Decent size, top notch build quality, one of the best warranties you will find, infrared rear burner for rotissing, one ceramic infrared main burner for steaks, optional charcoal tray, and 16 guage 304 stainless burners. (These are the thickest walled stainless burners you will find.)
Only one problem - $1k won't buy it. You'll need to stretch another $400 to $500.
Skip the ceramic infrared burner, and the stretch should only be a couple of hundred. (And well worth the couple of hundred)
I've had mine for over 5 years, and the only thing I've replaced was the ignitor. It sits exposed, with NO cover year round to direct sun, rain, wind and snow. Temps below zero to above 90.
