Yeah, not likely to happen, those cars are kinda legendary now. Even at only 15 or so years old, unmodified low-mileage ones are treated like classic cars! I was shopping for one earlier this year and was surprised to find all this out.
For $15K+ you might find a high-miles one with an automatic. I think only around 10,000 of the MKIV's were ever even imported to the states so finding one is no picnic.
I love those cars though. My all-time favorite Japanese car hands down. Good luck.