I guess if it's just between these two, pick the tranny you like. I like the manual which is about .7 faster from 0-60. Keep in mind the three spoke steering wheels would run you about $700-900 as an upgrade, and the 01's headliner is nice. Plus lower mileage, is essentially, a newer feeling car.
I actually would save up for the '03 model, where more significant changes were made in the body, glass rear window, more engine output, etc.
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