Do I really need an impact driver

[pistonheadforum]

Hello,

Many companies sell a drill/driver and impact driver in twin packs with batteries/charger for less than a drill and driver seperately. So it seems like bargain to get them both together.

I'm pushing the boat out going for brushless driver models so the price for a twin pack can be significant.

However, does the average DIYer really need an impact driver or it something for hardcore construction mostly? I've seen the youtube reviews and yes, they do drive in the screws but these are often under test conditions. Just how often do I really need to drill a 200mm screw into hardwood? Not very often! Surely most DIY stuff it a bit more tame than that?

So ... do I just get the drill save some money or is an impact driver really the game changer that some people say?

Anybody got the twin brushless drill/impact driver and how often do you use the impact driver and for what? Could you have survived without just the drill/driver? Is it just gathering dust neglected in the carry case?

Thanks in advance.