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When you say you won't do any touring anytime soon, does that mean that the bike has to be capable of carrying a heavy load? If not, that means you could get one of the newer bikes marketed as gravel bikes.
And since budget is a concern, if you are patient until you see exactly what you want you can get some great deals used.