I have a '95 Trek 830 (one of the last years when they were made in Wisconsin) that is my go-to bike for most everything. I used it for commuting among other things. Up until recently I still had the stock wheels on it, but the rear one recently got replaced by a 36 spoke wheel. I have fenders on it that I believe are older (circa 1998) PlanetBike types. I also run some semi-slicks that I think are 1.5" tires and they work well for commuting, some dirt roads, maybe just a little off-road (but not like if I had knobbies).

If the bike fits you I say go for it.