VW Golfs, and Jetts, came both ways. The issue, is that the steering joint connector is not available. The rack is only cash , about 200$ for the manual, $300 for the PS rack.
The manual steering shaft is very rare. And 20 years old.
It just makes a lot more sense to allow the PS disconnect. IMHO. I am tired of the PS cars with "tossed belts".
" It wont keep a belt on at 9000rpm"etc. Just take it off.
Take a good look at the Miatas, and most of the IT cars, in the paddock.
The owners are afraid to post here, fearing a Protest?.
MM