Basically, buy the newest, lowest mileage one you can find. They're all old enough now that you should plan on timing belt and major services when you buy, unless it was recently done with receipts to back it up.
There are a lot of little differences, but nothing substantial. I'm not a big fan of the '98 DOHC compared to the SOHC, but it's not like it's a terrible motor at all. Just go for the one that seems to be the best taken care of- not that you're going ot find a whole lot of them to choose from. So definitely be patient and wait for one that seems good to you.
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FWD is the new AWD
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