I have 2 of those drill, 1 is a early model (S/N is in the 8000s)w/ a all plastic body including the gear case, the other model has been a great drill taking more abuse then I would care to 'fess up to,there was a comment about the Quick-lok cord,one of Milwaukee's weakness' is the cheap rubber cords, and renosteike's post about the availibilty of it would be a point to ponder.
With all the posts extolling the impact driver, it looks like it's the next tool to consider....