Not sure if you made any decisions, but I have used both and have some feed back. The Tora 302 and the 2008 (and up) Marzocchi XC600 are on the same playing field. Both utilize the 32mm uppers, mid level dampening, and solid construction. The 302 is a good mid level RS, but would suggest looking for a 318 with motion control. The Marzocchi XC retro series from 06 and 07 are far superior to the newer models. Manufactured in Italy before the sellout and move, these shocks are upper mid level, to top of the line for xc. I have used both the XC 600 from 06 and the XC 600 tst from 08, and they are night and day. HIGHLY recommend looking for a 06 XC 600 or 700. You can probably find a used one online for the same cost as the 08- 09 models. You will not be disappointed!!