You are comparing apples with wheelbarrows. Festool is known for making
very good equipment at a premium price. Makita is in the category of
consumer to professional. At the end of the day, if your objective is to
drill holes, go with the Makita. I have two Makitas and one of them is at
least 10 years old - still works fine but a little more noisy than new.

Before you jump off you might check the price of batteries. I don't know if
Festool batteries are priced like their equipment; but in 3-5 years battery
cost can lead to a keep/replace-the-tool decision.

RonB


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This may sound like a follish question, but, I am looking to buy a
nice lightweight and compact 18V driver. I currently have a 14.4V
Hitachi, a 18V Hitachi, a14.4V Dewalt and a 18V Firestorm. I find my
self using the 14.4V drivers all the time and I think it is based on
the weight and balance.

I am looking at and comparing the Festool Ni-Cad Cordless Drill Model
C12 and the Makita 18V Cordless LXT Lithium-Ion 1/2" Driver Drill. Of
these 2 drivers, outside of price, which is truly the better tool. The
Makita is $209 and the Festool is $385. I also cant find a Festool
dealer near me to see how it feels. Any feedback on that?

I also looked at the FEIN HandyMaster Cordless Drill Model ABS9 which
I really liked for the feel and balance, but, it is only a 9.6V and I
have no dealer near me that carries the 18V version.

Going on hype, I would buy the Festool, but is that the right decision?