You gentleman may soon have another preacher amidst your ranks...and I think I may have found my mentors!
I am currently considering purchasing an MKIV Supra, and after extensive research, I am completely shocked at how little discussion there is about road racing or autoX within the Supra community. Reading all of the magazine articles, etc at MKIV.com, the editors have done nothing but heap praise on the handling, braking, and overall ability of the car on a circuit. When I come to the boards however, all I hear about is drag racing on the street or strip. I am somewhat apprehensive about purchasing the car for this very reason. On one hand, professionals praise the car and rate it among the very best on a road course, while the average owner apparently never uses it on one in the US! Therefore, I'm a bit unsure of what exactly the car is capable of, and how it will hold up under track use. There just doesn't seem to be a lot of info out there about using it for this purpose.
The one shining star is Andi's boostaholic site, which I'm enjoying thoroughly. Watching the videos on that site really makes me smile when I consider the potential of this car. I have never seen a supra TT at an autoX or drivers ed event in the northeast, and frankly it's a bit baffling.
Now is the part where I ask the experts for advice...

I currently drive an integra Type R, which is a great track car (regardless of what everyone on these forums will say). The only problem is, I need more power and RWD, while at the same time retaining the same level of reliability and ease of driving. The supra seems to fit the bill nicely. I am also considering the new 350Z, EVO VII, or WRX STi (if they make it here unspoiled). I've also considered an E36 M3, but honestly, I want more than 240 hp.
However, I have located a 93.5 in showroom condition with 20,000 miles on it. It has never seen rain, etc. I would be able to get this car at a substantially lower price than I would pay for any of my other potential candidates...but I'm having a hard time considering a car that is nearly 10 years old.
Also, here is a more specific list of concerns I have about leaving my current car, and relative to the other cars I mentioned above:
1. weight: Going from a 2500lb car to a 3500lb car is going to be a very big change for me. I'm very concerned about how the car will feel at autoX and on the track. I love how tossable my car is, and how nimble it is in transitions. How does the supra fare on lower speed autoX transitions, etc? The weight concern leads me to...
2. brakes: From the sounds of it, the brakes are top notch...how do they hold up on the track though? My current car only needs some track pads (I use porterfields), and its good to go...basically no fade and it stops all day with a firm pedal. Does the supra need special car in this area?
3. steering feel/road contact: I read a few reviews that said the steering on the MKIV can be a little numb, and that the cabin is very subdued. My car is the exact opposite...you hear every tick of the engine...completely stripped of soundproofing. I'm concerned that the supra will not be as involving to drive, and that the engine note will not stir me. How involving would you consider the car relative to others on the track that you have driven or ridden in?
4. Turbo: Power is something I'm really looking for. My car is basically anemic anywhere but on the track, and even then, it has absolutely no TQ. I want power, but I'm concerned about the life span of the turbos under hard use (at stock boost levels). From what I gather, the system is about as reliable as any turbo car is going to be, even at power levels way beyond stock, but I want to hear about firsthand experiences...how are yours holding up?
5. Maintenence: Tied to the turbos...I don't want to have to pour money into the car to keep it running strong. Sure it will need all of the maintainence, etc. I just worry that other more expensive items will bleed my wallet. Have you had any other specific mechanical problems that needed repaired or replaced. Were they able to be prevented if you knew what you know now?
6. Weight: Yes, I know I already said it...I just don't want the car to feel like a pig. I know its not much heavier than other big power cars like a 996 turbo, but the others I'm looking at are all around 3100 or less.
I think that's about all I can think of for now. I'm also worried about resale value if I don't like the car. I know after all the craze from that ridiculous movie dies down, prices will drop. I'm just not sure I'll be able to find a pristine example of this car again, since so many are being bought up and ripped apart.
What do you guys think? Could you please address some of my issues? Should I just buy the supra?
Other uses of the car would be general driving duties, backroad twisties, and if lucky an occasional quick shag with the top off!
Thank you so much in advance for your help.