I'm a sucker for a good sale
I was supposed to get this for under $300 delivered, but ToolNut.com bungled the whole thing and left me with no ETA
Northern Tool had it, $347.31 delivered, minus a $25 gift card they threw in that I need to use soon
It's a brushless 3/8 Mid Torque, I'm hoping it'll pick up where my beloved M12 Stubby runs out of breath
It seemed the cheapest way into the M18 world, considering the price breakdown
Impact $199
XC 5.0 batteries $149x2
Charger $59
Stick light $59
Socket set ~$50
Boot $40 or so (I wouldn't pay $4 for it)
Downsides now that it's arrived
The socket set is imperial, and short of my Grand Prix I have little to no use for it
The light while nice, is redundant as I have the M12 lantern and rocket light
I'm hoping to give it a try soon, see if it can put a dent in crank pulleys, and 19mm+ suspension fasteners that I doubt the stubby could do
Depending on pending holiday sales, we'll see if I keep it, but it seems a good foot in the door to the M18 world, if I can snag a deal on a blower or wet/dry vac