I know there are a few DIYers out there so maybe someone can help me here. I need a cordless drill. There are all kinds of units available in every voltage imaginable (and some I'd have never thought of). Prices range from suspiciously cheap to ridiculously expensive. I know, you get what you pay for, that ain't the issue.
A few years ago I bought a Craftsman 9.6 volt unit. Very nice heavy unit for the money. Two batteries, charger and hardshell case. Well, now the batteries are weak and Sears and Craftsman act like they never made the darn thing. Not even listed in the parts books. A very good drill without a battery is worthless.

Now, to the question. Bosch, Milwaukee, Dewalt, all good brands. Anyone have experience with an older model that you can still get parts for? What is the best deal on the market now? Is planned obsolescence the norm? On the surface it would appear that in many cases you can buy a new drill for what the batteries cost.