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I've just finished a big move and finally got by beloved Napoleon Prestige 450 out of storage (where it sat for 18 months). Sadly, moving wasn't kind to it; shelves got bent, control panel got bent, some well intentioned mover decided to pop the control knobs off and two of the springs got lost. Getting connected to gas, I spent some time cleaning out all the burner orifices, re-bending sheet metal to get the knobs to install and work (no springs...they keep popping off if I put the springs in).
And sadly...once I got it lit up...a break in the middle burner strip causing massive flaring and flame leakage. (Good news... rotisserie burner works exactly right)
So.... try to repair/replace parts as necessary? or replace with new Prestige 500.. or maybe 665? We pretty much cook outdoors 9+ months/yr, frequent rotisserie users, rarely cook for more than 2, but when we do, it's for 10 or more (but also have Napoleon TravelQ on hand for extra grill space(note....surprisingly amazing capabilities for it's size....))
What would you do? Repair? Replace with Prestige 500? or???