WASR's are good, and are about the only decent priced import anymore. But at $700...that's high compared to what they were selling for just 3 years ago.
Most AK shooters prefer imports over the american builds. However, keep in mind that even the imports are "fixed" to have enough 922r compliant parts, so they are still considered manufactured by Century.

If you're looking for a WASR, keep your eyes open for the AK63DS as well. It's a Hungarian build and every bit as good as a WASR. Also be open to the N-PAP which is a Yugoslavian build. Those seem to be the only ones left being imported still as stock of the other flavors of AK's has dried up.