Thanks for the suggestion comar. I agree the car looks outdated now but i don't really want to go that far into changing it. I think installing the facelift taillights alone updates the look enough.
As disco mentioned, prices for genuine parts are ridiculous. I asked for the dash compartment retrofit kit which I read can be had for USD80-100 in the US, got quoted AUD280.
Might get a quote on the lci led plate lights. They would fit with my license plate holder better.