Waiting an hour for coals to burn off and then having a limited window for cooking and no control over the temperature is not for me. I grill all year round. If the Mrs picks up a couple of steaks, I can have them on the table within 20 minutes of getting home. And If I have people over on the weekends, the grill is on and off all day.

Charcoal is OK if you want to have a project at weekends.