I don’t believe you overpaid for the bike but as pointed out earlier in this thread, it sounds like a sub $1,500 aluminum framed bike would suit your needs just as well.
There are a few very nice offerings in that price range and as all bikes depreciate terribly there really is no downside imo.
If you decide to make the switch I would suggest posting here one more time asking for which models are your best option in that range.
The bike shoppers around here are very knowledgeable and up to date.
Some of them just happen to suck at answering a simple question and would prefer playing marriage counselor
