[Just another Joe]

The Rebel 450 also gets better gas mileage, and unless you paid less than $1600 for your 883, it's cheaper on the used market as well.

Could be, but there weren't any for sale in my area at the time I needed one.
I didn't just run out and look to buy a Harley. I ran out to buy a motorcycle.

I happened to find a Harley that was about $1,500 less than what I found anywhere on the internet for the same bike, so I bought it.
I could have turned around and sold it the week after for a $1,000 profit.

I'm no Harley fanatic but again, it does what I need it to do.

[kempo]

You did good. You can ride it for several years and get your money back or more. Ride safe and have fun.