Cheetah is a fun game, had one for about ten years, not sure it should carry this price premium but the market speaks for itself. Like many of the games from SEI at the time, it has a unique playfield layout. It has three spinners, yet they are not as satisfying to hit as Star Gazer, Quicksilver, or Big Game, as on Cheetah they are more difficult to square up on. Certainly enjoyed the synchronized drop target shot. Also, I think the top drop target bank is challenging to try and hit straight on. Getting big points is easy as the outer loop shot awards bonus collect. It is a bit of a search to find big points outside of the bonus collect, though. After a time, I played mine enough to know that I didn't mind selling it. If you are looking for a classic Stern wide body, I find Big Game to be much more fun to play and those can be found at a more reasonable price. YMMV.

Yes, that is quite a pickup, a free Cheetah! I am surprised to hear that your bonus shot was so tough to hit. On my Cheetah, it wasn't an easy shot, but with a run at it I could hit it all day long. Game was bone stock with a clearcoated NOS playfield and played fast as lightning, legs all the way up in the back. It was one of the reasons I sold the game. Once I rolled it over 10 million, I figured it was time to let it go.