They are still great, but there are some great new pinball machines being built now, so lots more competition.
I have had STNNG on my want list for a long time, but after playing Stern's ST....I keep asking myself which one I should get first.
Side note:
And as much as I hate to admit, LEDs really make a game seem shiny and new.... I have played Metallica without LEDs and with LEDs, and the difference is just amazing. I dont have any LEDs in my games at home... I am sure if I started, I would be changing every bulb out.