Quote Originally Posted by westy View Post
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.
I've had a Thai built jazz, quality is very similar as most of the work is done by robots and most of the panels are big and clip into place, hard to make a mess of it.

It would be a bit easier to get a manual CL9 than a manual CU2, if you are considering getting a luxury model CU2 manual is almost impossible to find.

I haven't owned a CL9 but driven it enough, I think that the CL9 is a better drivers car performance wise as it basically has the same engine, but with smaller tyres and lighter chassis makes it feel a little faster. However for something to live with day by day I wouldn't look back from a CU2.

Have you considered an Aurion or Accord? They have heaps of luxury, lots of power and probably would cost less than an equivalent Accord euro, however they are auto only.

These type of cars are generally hard to find in manual, as most people purchase it for the purpose of A to B or luxury cruiser.