2000 manual will cost you 650k where as an auto 2000 model will cost you 600k
As for changes 5 years and older cars cant be imported,other than will have to wait till import policy is given to us.
I say go for 99/2000 as shape is same till 2004 so why waste money for same shape,just diff lights and bumper in 2002.
Get a U package 99 or 2000 which has more options than a 2002 model,like climate control,4 head rests,retract mirror etc