got to strong for no power steering imo, i know its different but my dads old landy was shite, about 15 turns lock to lock with no power steering, shite brakes etc, hes glad to have a modern car as a family car now, and the added safety.

id still say go for it though, as you say after a few months the novelty may wear off, no harm done.

just put plently of polish/wax and waxoil on it