Help me find a new car to carry my stuff

So my car got totaled 2 weeks ago. I finally got my insurance payment and I am in the market for a new car. I'm looking for something that works well for carrying a PA and the rest of my gear. I don't wan't a pickup, so I'm limited to an SUV and Hatch/Wagons. I want something decent on gas (Spoiled by my 35mpg XB)

My budget is about $12k. I want to pay cash, and not have to have payments on a new car.
So far, here are some of the options I've come across, but would like some opinions from people who have these and other suggestions.

1st choice. a 2004ish X3
(Something like this)
http://www.usautoretailers.com/vehic...3/default.html


2005ish Xterra (9k-12k ish)
2001ish BMW X5 (11ki sh)
2004/5 Touareg (11-13k ish)
2004/5 Subaru WRX Wagon (10k ish)
2000/4 Mercedes ML320 (8k ish)
2004/5 Volvo XC90 (11kish)
2005/6 Jeep Cherokee (11-12k ish)
2004 Audi Allroad (8-9k ish)

Thanks guys.