Have you looked at Cabelas ALAKNAK tents? A 9.5X9.5 is only $549. You can later add a vestibule for muddy gear or cooking itemsandwood stove.

I haven't used it personally and I know everyone has a "my buddy" story but a pastneighbor of mine several years agohad one of these and he had high praises for it.

Or the Cabelas Big Horn tents.