I can't fault my 'Squier Biffy Clyro' Strat, which I've had since they first came out. I did one upgrade only to it, & that was to change the cheap thin Trem block that all the Chinese Squiers seem to come with, to a nice full thickness steel one & dropped a small spring into the arm hole like you get on USA Strats. Everything else was fine after the usual initial set-up. The pickups, which I believe are made by 'Tonerider' are great vintage style pickups & do the job. If I remember correctly, it was only around £260 when I bought it (new). All of those Classic Vibe guitars & basses are great instruments.
Tony.