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I found this thread very interesting because I'm also in the market. Well maybe not in the market until next year but appears we have a similar budget.
I think I would lean toward #1 just because it is a newer model and an S. If I were to get that one I would immediately replace the bearing/clutch just because that IMS concerns me and I wouldn't be able to enjoy the car. The mileage mildly concerns me so I guess it may have some maintenance bills coming. I have read about suspension refreshing so something to think about.
I also liked the 2001 because it appears to have a lot of maintenance has been completed. A lot depends on the type of IMS bearing that was used. If it was the 'upgraded' bearing it would increase my interest but if it was OEM I wouldn't think about it. IMS bearing just bothers me. The 2001 becomes very interesting comes down another $2k, I'd probably get it and replace the bearing with the upgraded option if it doesn't already have it installed.
Good luck and let us know what you decide!
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