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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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1998 V70 AWD->FWD Turbo 200k+
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