It is a lot of money to spend for the size of it but it should last a life time and addresses some of the shortcomings of the original PK grill for me. I like that it is taller and has two big shelves. I like that the ash is contained inside the grill and doesn't fall out the bottom vents like the original one does. For some reason, the pedestal stand has grown on me even though I do like the cart of the original. I do like the new lower vent system and will be curious on how well you can dial in the temp using it.
I understand that for a lot of people, it doesn't make much sense to spend this much on a grill/smoker this size but people spend a lot more than this for other grills that for various reasons I wouldn't buy so I guess its all relative. Plus PK has a 60 day no ask return policy on this grill so if I don't like it, I can send it back for a refund.
I do have an original style PK grill that I bought in April so I really didn't want another one and plus I want to pare down the amount of grills that I have and get rid of some stuff I have not used in awhile. My two WSM's will probably go since I have not used them in a few years and was having some issues with both of them the last few times I used them. I may get rid of one of my Weber Performers as well as my 22" Old Smokey grill.
I will for sure keep my current PK grill, my PBC, my Good One Open Range, one of my Weber Performers, and one and possible both of my Weber gas grills.