I was in the sam boat myself, I went with a 2001. if I found a 2000 with everything I wanted in it, I probably would have taken it. but I stumbled upon a 2001 max in augest of 2003, only had 8,000 miles on it. 5 speed, leather, sunroof. I'd fully recommend a 2001.
-Slick Nick
Judging by the TSB's, either model year seems to be relatively similar. Automatic models have issues with electronic motor mounts and first/second and second/third slipping that requires replacement of the solenoid pack and reprograming of the TCM. Manual models have a throttle response problem. There is also a problem with early failure of engine coils on either year... you can read many of the TSB's at:
BuddyWh
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