30k limit (luxury car, vehicles, AWD, Audi)

[emathias]

I'm considering getting a car - used is preferred since I don't really need to absorb the first year depreciation. I have a hard limit of $30k. I'd prefer a luxury car, but reliability is as high or higher on my list than luxury qualities are since I won't actually be driving all that miles.

Cars I like: Audi A3, Mercedes GLK, BMW 3-series, Infiniti G-class, Mazda 3.

Would prefer 4-5 doors and carry room.

When it comes down to it, my priorities are probably in this order:

1) reliability
2) practicality
3) all-wheel drive
4) luxury features
5) price (as long as it's under 30k)

Minor consideration:
I'm over 40, but mostly act younger

Not important:
Brand. I know I've listed brand names, but they really don't matter that much. That said, I'm pretty sensitive to build quality - I love driving Mazda cars, they're almost as much fun to drive as Audi models, but the build quality just feels more finished in an Audi. I listed BMW, because on paper they seem to come up a lot, but honestly I'm not that much of a fan.

Anyone have strong feelings about what vehicles I should be considering.

[need4speed2012]

See below.

Luxury Cars for Sale in Chicago, IL 60654: cars between 30000 and 30000 - Autotrader

[ukrkoz]

I'm over 40, but mostly act younger

If this means what I think it means..... then it's entirely up to you what to buy.
I can only recommend RX350 or RX450H in that price range. Used of course, but they can still be found under warranty.

[Me007gold]

Toyota 4Runner Limited. Should meet every one of your requirements.