Oklahoma Joe Highland (or Longhorn) for Grilling

[smokeyjames]

I have read many reviews about how the OK Joe smokes but I am wondering if anyone uses it as a grill as well. My weber 22.5 just died ( after 11 years). I want to get something that is a good grill and a smoker as well. It's hard to beat the weber as a grill and I want something that does the job easily. 

Have you used the OK Joe as a grill?

How is it with a chimney starter?

Is it hard to remove ashes from?

Thanks for your time.