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Hi United. I think a ceramic grill is definitely the way to go. I have a Primo XL and it is a wonderful unit. It's similar to a BGE, but is oval in shape which allows you to fill half of the firebox with lump charcoal and leave the other half empty. This provides direct heat over the coals, but indirect heat on the half without coals. Very handy.
When I first got it, I worried about having to put more charcoal in during a smoke, but if you fill half of it up, it will easily cook for something like 20 hours before a refill is needed. Plus, with ceramic units, once you get the temperature set (via air vents), the temp stays totally constant!!!
I've had my unit for about 10 years now and 3 neighbors have bought the same unit. Although a bit pricey, it really is a nice unit.
Oh, and as per starting up the coals, I'd recommend a little plug in unit that has a fan and heat element in it. It's a little cylindrical device about 18" long and about 2" in diameter. Plug the unit in and hold it on the coals for about a minute, and presto, the coals are fired up. Very handy and no need for a chimney/flames.
Good luck!!!
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