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OK, everyone has been very helpful. So I'll share the end result. Went back to the Porsche dealer and test drove the Macan S again. One problem with it that wasn't going to go away. The seat didn't feel comfortable at my upper back. I mean the thing is FUN as all get out for a quick drive but as a daily or long range trip I was not going to be happy.
Test drove another Cayenne. New base model with 21" wheels. I bought it. Clearly a better driving car than the X5. You get more for your money with BMW but supposedly I'll get some of that back in resale value over the BMW. Whatever.
I had tried buying at my nearest dealer and all they would offer is 1% discount. We were all polite and all but that was not happening. Went a bit further afield and got 5% off. And 1.95% interest. They let me walk before when I wanted more so I'm sure that's all they were giving.
Car gets delivered next week and I return my lease 540i. Happy that the decision is made and everything done. Kinda large payments but whatever. At least this time after 5 years I own something.
Thanks for letting me share this with you all.
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