Based on a Consumer Reports comparison I bought a Makita 18v lithium ion cordless (along with matching impact driver) about a year ago when my old 12v DeWalt (NiCad I think) died on me. Its a great drill, and the LiOn batteries are so much better - they charge in about 20 minutes and drill/drive with great power right up until they run out of charge - there doesn't seem to be that weak zone with the NiCad batteries when they begin to run out of power.

I'd defintely recommend this drill - its been great so far.

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Jonathan

2011 Mazda2
2000 E320 4Matic Wagon
1994 C280 (retired)