I like the older Milwaukees but the new stuff isn't very good. Most of the problems revolve around the detachable cords, the 180 degree pivoting action, and the arbor. It's poor design.
If you're looking for quality and value, you might look at the 1/2" drive deep sockets made by Stanley and sold at Wal-Mart. In fact ... most of the Stanley line of products is pretty good.
Craftsman tools sold out of Ace Hardware are okay. The sockets tend to be thinner wall so they can crack. The 3/8" ratchets don't seem to work well but overall they're passable. Their wrenches are good.
A lot of the cheapo wrenches that Harbor Freight sells are okay. They don't fit up quite as well as a Snap on but they're allright for most things.
You might see if you can get a Craftsman 24" adjustable. The quality is good and it's really useful for a lot of different jobs.
I would go Stanley rubber handle for screwdrivers. Don't use the straight blade ones for prying though.
Stanley flat bars and crow bars hold up well under hard use. The other brands ... not so much.
Maybe check out CL for used tools .... You never know what you might find.
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