Can you guys help me in my dilemma?

So i'm in the business for a new dread.... max budget is like 2500$..... I've been eyeing the Alvarez Md60bg (1000$ ) as everyone says its a killer guitar for the price. But there's a 1999 Guild-d40 for 1500$..... I really fucking love d-40 sound, i tried a brand new one and it really sounded like an amazing guitar, i don't know about a 1999 one. what you guys thinK? I've never tried the alvarez.... but everyone says it beats martin d-18 and stuff