I'll choose an old 1980's $300 lugged chromoly steel-framed bike over a brand new aluminum bike, any day of the week!
After the chromoly steel-framed bike is spaced out at 130mm for clearance, I can then treat it like a brand new bike. I'll then upgrade it with 105's, after it gets professionally painted. Ten years later, I'll be happy that I made that small investment.
- Slim