I have had 2 cars in my life:

1. 1982 monte carlo (future race car) which i still drive and love. 14 mpg and ragged out!
2. 94 z in my sig. (weekend/summer toy) 11mpg in town, and 14mpg highway. Current Daily driver

We also have a 2005 civic (wifes) 38mpg highway

I have been playing with the idea of getting a m6 ls1 ws6 for a d/d when we pay off her car. Later down the road this might turn into a 2nd toy (8-10 years from now). Are there any problems you could think of with this?

I want a 2001-2002 ls6 intake/block? M6 for sure. At what point does a ls1 start having problems (miles) and what are the common problems besides, window motors and possibly a headlight motor?

Also how much money am i looking at?

 

Great cars. I daily drive my 99 SS M6. I'd say the ls1's are pretty realiable. I have 95k with no problems. I think they are cheaper in TX then they are over here in SoCal. Hopefully you find a steal.

 

120K and still on the original clutch
Car has been my DD Weekend Street Racer for almost 10 yrs and never leaves me stranded. I would not hesitate to drive it anywhere.

 

It would be fine as a DD, very good gas mileage, dependable, ect.

 

Good i'm planning on a lid, true duels with x pipe, short throw, tune, and a rear end girdle.

 

I don't think you need a tune with those mods.

 

tune on a stock engine would net 10ish hp so why not?

 

I would go for the tune personally, it is a good bang for the buck mod.