Ok so I'm out of the Honda game and I've been wanting a v8 for a few months now and I'm finally able to afford one.

I've got about $20,000 to spend but would prefer to keep it around 15-18k if I can

doesn't have to be crazy modded out stock with bolt ons I'm ok with not really looking for super fast just fun and a daily commuter


So far looks like c5 base with mods or c5zo6 is what I've been looking at. The zo6 really doesn't have to be what I want as I could care less about the upgraded brakes and such.

I've been told to stay away from ctsv's and gto's

what kind of mileage should I be weary of? Problems with c5s? Is it ok if I bought a base model good condition c5 99-00 and did stuff like heads cam exhaust rather than buy the z06? What are the engine differences between ls1 and ls6(zo6 right?)

it's not going to be a street racer or track car. Daily driver with some pep.