This falls under the category of You Get What You Pay For.
I guess I was blinded by the name Makita. Anyway, beware of their 9/16" hammer drill. I've broken two of them in the last year. I have a 3/8" Makita drill that's 20 years old and only needed a new power cord. I'm so reluctant to but new tools, that the quality won't be there.
I got a Bosch and paid about $160, so hopefully it'll last. I really like that it has a keyed chuck. I'm really tired of bits loosening in keyless chucks.
Dave
