Look into AutoCAD LT. None of the 3D, just 2D.
Though I got to say, 2007 is a good improvment over 2004, 2005 and 2006
in 2D ability (we use 3D about 5% of the time).
You should be happy with 2007 LT (all the "bloatware" as you put it.. 3D
,lisp, vba, ET.. all gone just a basic 2D program). You just need to LOOK.