I've heard that the build quality from Thailand is still pretty decent. I'd assume it wouldn't be as good as a full Japanese import though.
Does anyone prefer the CL9 over the CU2? Because the only reason I decided on the CU2 was because of the added luxuries and a supposedly better sound system. They're also a newer car and more likely to have lower k's on them. The power increase doesn't make a difference considering the CU2 is 150kg or so heavier.