I hate to say it, but I can't complain about my Nashbar touring build. I know you've been listing complete bikes, but I've seen a couple of these frames built up with pretty decent parts on eBay for dirt cheap. Even with a lbs tune-up, under $300.

That being said, if I ever were going to buy a "new" bicycle, it would be an Electra Ticino. Room enough for fenders, canti brakes, and love-it-once-you-try-it flat foot positioning.