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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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05-23-2020, 06:23 AM | #47 |
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Thanks. It is actually a relief. I think I might have been over researching this as I have too much time on my hands. And access to too much information. In the end I realized I wanted a mid size not a compact, and I wanted the Porsche more than the X5. Just barely enough more to equal the price delta. But it was what I wanted.
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I’m a Porsche guy myself, but the Cayenne, at least in pictures, looks generic and meh. In the wild, it does look more distinctive and upscale - but I don’t know, for that kind of money?
I’m very impressed with my wife’s custom ordered X5. Great value proposition.
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I agree that one can get an equally configured/featured X5 for less money than a Cayenne. No question. There is about a $10K delta. And I bought the Cayenne cause I just liked it more. Looks, driving, etc.
But the Porsche sales people would take issue with the statement the X5 is a better VALUE. Based on resale. No clue who is right. But I used their argument internally to justify buying what I wanted. |
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so if you sell your Cayenne in less than 3-5 years, you'll be ahead of the X5. if you sell in 5-7 years, you'll probably be about equal with the $10k difference. After 7-10 years, they will both be down to roughly the same. but with the 10k difference and Porshe mantaince prices; the BMW x5 might eek out a slightly more. . |
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I went through same decision last May...weighed all the + / - and decided on the X5. You'll love the Porsche. The negative comments about the design I don't understand...style appeal is personal, but I think the Cayenne (and the Macan vs X3) is a far better design. My X5 looks similar to most mid-size SUVs...and IMO has a mediocre rear design at best. The Cayenne imo is sporty and unique. Best of luck with your new car!
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