Greetings all. I am hardly ever on this forum any more. Anyways, my 1st gen TL has been having issues with the rear brake. Last two visits to the dealership cost 1k + to fix. I've had my TL for almost 10 years and it is now time to move on.
I want some options on some cars in regards to reliability and fun to drive. I need a car with AWD and I would like nav system as well. Anyways, here are the cars I am leaning towards. I want to spend up to 16k max. My drive to work is easy about 15 miles each way and I only work 4 days a week.

2007 Infiniti G35x: This car looks great and I hear they are fun to drive. The only downside is fuel milage.

2006+ (XE20) Lexus IS AWD: I love this car too the car looks awesome. However, I hear the performance is bad.

2006+(B7) Audi A4: I am not a big fan of the looks but the performance and the fuel mileage I am sure is great.

Anyone have any recommendations or any other models I should look at. I want something that is reliable and routine maintenance that would cost an arm and a leg. I am done with acura. I have nothing against the brand I just want to try a different car for once. Also keep in mind I take the back roads to work and I have to be at work no matter how bad the weather is therefore a car that can handle the snow is imperative.

 

Mazdaspeed6
Legacy GT

 

My brother had a B7 A4 and it was sweet! It rode smooth, it was pretty good on gas, the interior is perfect, and with a tune and some light mods it makes plenty of AWD HP.

 

Yea they are nice cars. My brother has 2001. My only problem with the A4s is that the water pump and timing belt could end up costing a lot to get fixed. But if I got an A4 I would definitely chip it.

 

Right now I am looking these two.

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...345555676&mmt=[LEXUS[][IS_MODELS[]]AUDI[A4[]][]INFIN[][G_MODELS[]]]&featureCodes=9&modelCode1=IS_MODELS&driveCode=4WD |AWD&makeCode2=AUDI&modelCode2=A4&showcaseOwnerId= 91178&startYear=2006&makeCode1=LEXUS&modelCode3=G_ MODELS&makeCode3=INFIN&searchRadius=100&listingId= 345522761&listingIndex=3&Log=0

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...345555676&mmt=[LEXUS[][IS_MODELS[]]AUDI[A4[]][]INFIN[][G_MODELS[]]]&featureCodes=9&modelCode1=IS_MODELS&driveCode=4WD |AWD&makeCode2=AUDI&modelCode2=A4&showcaseOwnerId= 91178&startYear=2006&makeCode1=LEXUS&modelCode3=G_ MODELS&makeCode3=INFIN&searchRadius=100&listingId= 340611234&listingIndex=21&Log=0

 

I'm not sure if this is just me but the links aren't working.

 

I don't think $16k will get you any of those 3 cars listed unless its very high mileage and that could defeat the purpose of reliability if maintenance wasn't kept up to date! I don't like the 4 banger of the A4 and the IS is a total slug so my choice would be the G!

 

2008 / 2009 Legacy GT or 3.0R. You can get them with navi, and they are pretty quick. Plus, they are Subaru reliable.

 

I would buy a 3rd generation TL

 

I owned a 2008 Infiniti G35xS for a couple years and absolutely loved it. It did well in snow, but was very fun to drive in dry conditions as well. Fuel economy was a little low, I averaged 20-21 mpg with 70% highway miles. In terms of performance, reliability, and snow driving prowess, it's hard to beat.

 

Why don't buy a brand new car if the price is same?

 

2006 rl.

 

Here is the wild card I am throwing in.
http://www.mbofwilmington.com/detail...DH74F86N083168

Also here is my cheat sheet all nice models listed here will get a look.
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/2...-000/index.htm

Just for you guys enjoyment I finally found my dream car... of course it is way out of my price range but seeing it in person was awesome.
http://www.mercedes-benz-west-cheste..._Audi~Model_/1

 

Drool!!! I love that color.