I don't know much about the highway 1 strats but you may be in for a disappointment !

The Mexican strats quality control seems to be not as good as the US however if you get a good one, there is very little real difference. Just like strats in a certain series will all play and sound slightly different.

If I were in your shoes, I'd hall my bones round the local music stores and play as many strats as you can and then, with your eyes closed pick the one the sounds and plays the best in your hands. Do not go for looks, they are totally deceiving !!!