[TurboFan]

I agree with almost everything on this thread to this point.

I've been in your shoes, and was very happy with my Acuras. I had a BMW toward the end of my high-mileage job, and thankfully it was a certified pre-owned. Thankfully it was also an easy car to work on, 'cause I had to do a lot to it. CPO didn't cover all the little crap. Take a long look at the RL - unfortunately it's not a BMW, but fortunately, it's no BMW. They have some great deals on them right now, and they're outstanding vehicles for high-mile drivers. The AWD system is excellent as well, especially if you drive in foul weather frequently.

I admit a little bias here - I was a production engineer for Honda, and think a great deal about their cars. I'm the only one in my family that hasn't bought a Honda / Acura for my last car.