What is the Astra VXR like?

I have £10k, I want a new car, I'm 21 and I have all no claims since I was 17, I can get an 08 plate Vauxhall Astra VXR today for £6k. Does this sound about right or will the car be knackered? And how will it compare to my previous cars?
I've had a Peugeot 106 (1.1 litre 02 plate), Vauxhall Astra GSi (2.0 litre 02 plate), Honda Civic Type R (2.0 litre 53 plate) and I currently have a Ford Fiesta ST (1.6 litre 13 plate).

Where does the VXR have similarities and differences from the old GSi?

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