[Older 9.6v Makita drill performance question]

Paid $58 for the drill and flash light kit in the case still in the cardboard advertisement slide on cover. Brand new. Looking forward to other comments on the power and endurance of these drills.

[Older 9.6v Makita drill performance question]

Greetings, I just purchased a model 6095D 9.6v Makita drill still brand new in the package (made in 1999). I realize that even though the stick style batteries have never been used they are probably deteriorated from age. The drill stops after driving four 3" screws. I already own an early Makita 9.6v pod style drill (6222D) that performs extremely well with good batteries. Question: If I buy new stick batteries for the 6095D can I expect the same performance from it as my pod style which is about five years newer? All opinions welcome, especially those who have experience with the earlier Makita drills. Thanks!