I think you will look long and hard to find a 2200 point unit anywhere for under $2k. If you do find that, you will risk a strong chance of Hyatt taking it through ROFR. You also need to consider the maintenance cost. Piñon Pointe has the lowest maintenance fee per point, however, because of this, they tend to cost significantly more up front. If you are going to hold it for a long time, then the break even in total cost will hit a few years down the road. If you are only looking for a trader, then the long term price per point is your only concern, and Piñon Pointe works well for that specific desire. The risk with this is if trading changes in the future, you may become stuck with a unit you are not happy with.
Trading internally has been good for us, however, there is no guarantee that will continue into the future, which is why many of us, my self included, are suggesting buying where (and when) you would be happy returning year after year. One of the reasons I like the HRC model is you can select a location (down to the specific unit) at a specific time you would most like to use it. Going forward into the future, that unit week is yours. No fighting for it, no guessing if you are going to get a view of a parking lot or a view of the ocean for your specific unit. If you buy a unit where and when you would be happy using it, and use it to trade, then great. If the system changes down the road, and you cannot trade, then you still have your unit that you are happy with.
Regarding HRC vs HGVC, from what I have personally seen, HRC has a smaller foot print, but higher quality properties. HRC allows buying a specific unit for a specific time, and allows trading if you want. HGVC is a point system, so you are really only looking for a trader (unless you want to use the 9-12 month out home preference period for a high demand location like a ski week). However, you are not guaranteed a specific unit, just a type... assuming you get the reservation for the dates you want. What are your thoughts on the two systems?