im not sure about the quality, but the face just looks too modern for me... you are right about the CAS, they are like holding an empty case, just too chinzy. i bought one for my stang, and just couldnt bring myself to install it. i sucked it up, and bought a used jvc off ebay, (dont ask what i paid) the fellow i bought mine from digs the units up, and refurbishes them, and i have no problems what so ever with the one i bought. the other option is to find a ken harrison unit, which, i think uses a kenwood chassis adapted to fit the mustang dash.