From my experiences:
I'd not want one without PAS. I like cars that don't have PAS (and own 3) but the 340 steering is just dull and lifeless. The PAS improves the feeling (speaking as someone who converted their car from manual to power assisted steering.
The 1.4s and 1.7 propshafts are a pretty awful design, and not robust. I'd take care buying anything which has been driven hard. The 1.4 doesn't give good MPG in my experience either.
Personally I'd be after a 3 door 360 with the Volvo engine.
Mine is a 340, but now has a 2.3 turbo and a PAS conversion. It's indecently quick and not bad to drive...
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