This is actually a revisit, I may have posted this before but figured ID start anew because it was a while ago.

Right now we have an electric JennAir downdraft range, from who knows when (its OOOOLD, probably late 70s early 80s). While it works OK, the interior is tiny and the cooktop has old school burners with catch plates underneath that the wife is very tired of cleaning (not to mention the burners popping out occasionally, sometimes without us knowing).

My question right now is what "fuel" to go with.

We cannot get NG in our area, so if I wanted gas Id have to go propane. Pro is that its gas, con is that we'll still have to deal with a little cleaning of "trays" under the burners (granted they arent trays at all, but Im sure stuff will manage to find its way in there). Another con is that Id have to have propane installed, but not a huge con because I can use it for other things as well.

Was also looking at induction. Now, I dont want to spend oodles of $$$, but if I can buy once and keep using it (like if we remodel our kitchen), then maybe I can justify it. Pro seems to be the precise control, and safety. Con seems to be price and Im not quite sure if its considered a proven setup yet. Another con is the fact that Id need a freestanding, and there are onyl a few that I could find.

And of course, there is just straight electric like we have now, just with a flat cooktop. Pro is its the cheapest, con is that maybe its not as nice as the other solutions.

What is everyones take? Right now there is no "budget", because I can technically justify any of the options. I guess for now Id just like to hear what might be the best fuel to choose.

Thanks in advance.

-Chris