I couldn't care less about the differences in appearance that concern you. I also couldn't care less about GE Profile. What would make a difference to me is if the range had an induction vs radiant cooktop. And with appliance lifespan being what it is these days, a new range would be of more value to me than an eight year old one.

If that's radiant I'd remove it even if new. The performance difference with induction is night and day.

Could you switch to induction without needing electrical work? (240v / 4 amp) If yes, induction in a heartbeat. If no, doing such an upgrade in a condo may be non-trivial and definitely not budget trivial!

I'm not attached to the "floating" aesthetic. But also consider that you will likely need to have that back strip of stone cut out too, to make room for a new range with the vent at the back, so that adds a bit to the cost. On the other hand, it's a cost that is coming sooner or later as they style you have is really not made these days.

LG induction ranges include a rear filler that is used if the counter does not bridge the opening between the countertops on each side. Since you have one you may be able to retain, somewhat, the look of the current range though the LG ranges do have a raised vent behind the cooktop.

• LG LSIL6332FE
• LG LSIL6334FE
• LG LSIL6336FE

An 8 year old range can be repaired and easily have something else break on it a year from now. If you sell in two years, a newer range is going to be much more of interest to buyers than whether it is part of a matching appliance package and more important than how sleek of a fit it is with your countertop.

Purchase new instead of getting a repair. (Oy vey, I hate saying that but it is the reality that appliances companies have created.) I'd get slide in or convection.

I would do anything to switch to induction.

Would never in a million years replace radiant with radiant. It's obsolete. Replace with induction.

It sounds like moving to induction is definitely the right move. It wouldn’t have occurred to me if you all hadn’t said it, so thank you.

I guess removing that 2” quartz strip on the back will be the only annoying part of the whole thing.

"I guess removing that 2” quartz strip on the back will be the only annoying part of the whole thing."

It depends on the range you buy and the shape of the quartz strip.