I'm looking at buying one of these, the 1.8 16v ones!

I was just wondering if anyone knew a bit about them and could give me some general hints and tips as well as what to look out for when buying etc.

power?
weight?
top speed?

the one I'm looking at has 132k is that a bit too much? I really am a noob when it comes to these, apparantly there was only 200 ever bought here.

Will it be much quicker than my old suzuki swift gti? the insurance increase would suggest so but I'm unsure hehe

what should I be paing for a 1992 with 132k on the clocks in good nick?

many thanks!