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T6 question V70-XC70 2011

posted by  jwalker on  Tue Feb 1 15:15 CST 2011
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A friend of mine is contemplating purchasing either a new XC70 or an XC60. Maybe a T6 version. My question is does the T6 package include anything other than the Turbo engine? Her salesman said it does not. It's a 4k difference. IMO - that's a lot for a turbo.

Thanks for the help!








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    2011 T6 follow-up... V70-XC70 2011

    posted by  jwalker on  Wed Mar 2 10:11 CST 2011
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    Hey guys,

    Well surprise, surprise. She bought the T6! Turns out a T6 in her color (silver) and with the options she wanted was coming into the local dealership so she bought it.

    I might get to drive it this weekend...:)

    I'll let you know what my impressions are.








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      2011 T6 follow-up... V70-XC70 2011

      posted by  KlausC on  Wed Mar 2 11:17 CST 2011
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      Tell your neighbor that she needs to use at least 89 octane, 91 octane if she can afford it. Buying gasoline when the gauge gets to 1/3 tank might make it easier on the pocketbook.

      The T6 is better on gas than the 3.2L, unless she keeps the throttle on the floor :>)

      Plus free maint for 5 years!!

      Klaus
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        2011 T6 follow-up... V70-XC70 2011

        posted by  jwalker on  Wed Mar 2 13:20 CST 2011
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        She's good about buying higher octane gas. Bought at least 89 octane for her old car - 98 V70 AWD.

        I'll remind her about the free maintenance for 5 years. What a deal!! Plus she got a good discount too...







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          2011 T6 follow-up... V70-XC70 2011

          posted by  KlausC on  Wed Mar 2 16:16 CST 2011
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          Free labor and parts, except for tires. I think it is for 5 yrs and or 60K miles. When you take if for a test drive, remind her to keep the temp in 'auto' all of the time, the climate control is better than trying to control things manually.

          Klaus
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    T6 question V70-XC70 2011

    posted by  jwalker on  Wed Feb 2 09:27 CST 2011
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    Good information, thanks guys!

    My friend has pretty much ruled out the T6 because of the cost. She is a 53 year old woman so I'm not surprised.

    If I were to spend that much money on a new car I certainly would spend a little more and get that great motor. I have a feeling you guys would concur...:)








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    T6 question V70-XC70 2011

    posted by  tmannian on  Tue Feb 1 20:39 CST 2011
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    Don't forget the T6 model comes with a few different options beside the engine.
    On the XC70, there's a few add-ons for the kids. The booster seats and the power child locks are nice add-ons. Then you get the wood inlays, the steering wheel upgrade, and the floor mats. They also come with 18" wheels compared to the 16" on the NA models.

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    T6 question V70-XC70 2011

    posted by  jadnhm on  Tue Feb 1 18:42 CST 2011
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    It is a fairly expensive upgrade, but it's a bit more than 'just a turbo' as you mentioned.

    The 3.2l engine in the base model is a very different engine than the 3.0l turbo in the T6.

    For starters the T6 is +60hp and +~100lbft torque, and that's not to mention how much sooner it reaches those numbers (~1500rpm for T6 vs ~3200rpm for 3.2l). Those engines are pretty different and the T6 is a pretty good performer. This is a newer incarnation of the old T6 and won one of the Ward's Best Engines spots this year. I believe they achieved much of their improved numbers in both fuel economy and power by switching to direct injection, which I'm just about positive the 3.2l does not have.

    http://www.volvocars.com/us/all-cars/volvo-xc70/details/pages/default.aspx

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ward's_10_Best_Engines

    According to the Auto123.com comparison here (http://www.auto123.com/en/volvo/xc70/2011/compare?id2=1116401902&carid=1116401901&id3=1116401903&tab=equipment) shows the T6 has the following options standard over the 3.2l :
    - leather seats
    - front and rear heated seats standard
    - 6-CD in dash changer
    - power glass sunroof

    More info gleaned from Volvocars.com:

    - integrated booster seats
    - hill descent control
    - power child locks, rear side doors
    - leather steering wheel
    - wood inlays in interior
    - floor mats
    - 18" wheels



    Whether that stuff is worth the extra cash is of course up to you and your friend.

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