Iv'e had the clear coat chipping all around the VUK kickout. I also had to replace an opto board. The crystal ball fell out onto the playfield. The pinball kept brushing it when It went around the crystal ball ramp. I had to hot glue it back onto it's base. I think I have the issue resolved not but every once in awhile I have to reconnect the little LCD screen connector, it vibrates lose. I also had to bend the metal lane guide by the pop bumpers to prevent more metal shavings on the playfield.
I still enjoy the game but I don't see owning it much longer. The rules are deep and it seems I will never ever beat it. However I'm at a point where I don't really care much. The sound effects drown out each other, when there are several modes going on at the same time. It's like an orchestra of noises overlapping each other.