What were the Nissan engineers thinking?

6spd

Yeah, pretty much what DE said.

Let me say though, car manufacturers spend million upon millions of dollars to create all the parts that make up a vehicle. I believe strongly that part of that research is in developing parts that are "manufactured to fail" in order to secure future profits from parts. For instance, these accordion style intake hoses satisfy the notion that the part has to be flexible to allow for engine movement, but at the same time is manufactured with weak spots due to its inherent design. These flex points become weak and crack, forcing the need for a repair, rendering the need for a (usually) dealer only part, therefore hitting their intended goal of securing future service work. Can't forget that manufacturers make large amounts of their profits through parts sales. I've replace SO MANY of these hoses at my shop it's silly. Actually have an Accord here now awaiting the delivery of the intake hose from the dealer.

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