Mines also a 93 model auto. In the wet you use the manual option button and restrict it to certain gears as you would with a manual. As far as stuff going wrong I have only had the window switch go wrong on mine. I have had to replace rear shocks, but thats apparently on a schedule anyway due to the pressure from the back wing. I've had mine for nearly 3 years now and its a beaut! The majority of jap cars have circa 50k miles on them even at the age of my car!!! The other thing to bear in mind is that the price of supra's seem to be dropping quite sharply at the moment and you can pick one up for a lot less than you might think. In regards to the reliabilty of turbo's and stuff I defy you to keep the car for years with this gang and not start modifying it!!! I was perfectly happy with mine until I met this lot, now I have a custom leather interior, De-cat pipes and indiglo dials on order, and a supercharger fit next on the list. After that a spot of NOS but I think you get the idea lol.. I don't drive on many A or B roads so I can't comment on general driveability much but on major dual carriageways etc it is a dream to drive. Best bet is to drive one and see what you think.