Both tools have held up well. I do have a few gripes. The flashlight switch stopped working after only a few weeks Love the new drill but I still like my older 9v impact better for its size. Batteries are really losing charge duration. I just discovered a national chain in the area which replaces the battery cells of your originals for half the price of a replacement (~$30 vs. $60+) I will still look first to Makita for my next drill however I think more torque would be better for using 0.5" chuck bits and a variable trigger to get screws started on the impact. I still need a good LED or FLR low consumption rechargeable area light that can withstand daily use. Any suggestions?