nothing wrong with wanting a fresh new bike, but at that price point availability may be squeezing your options. Used market may produce a gem, or a retro upgrade build could be just the ticket.
I've gone the upgrade route and frankly have more bike than i need. Livin' the dream. Here's one of mine:
'86 miyata 912 - 3x9 campagnolo veloce/racing triple, fulcrum racing 6 wheelset.
also have an '87 centurion ironman 2x9 and an '88 schwinn premis 3x9. If i can't climb it on one of these, i can't climb it.