One thing to keep in mind is that cast molds and such arereused from previous lineups, as such cost keep decreasing! When the manufacturers change the design or process, the first runs need to recoup tooling costs i.e. Piccos new blocks! And then when you look at Maxima taking an OS motor and then "tuning" (i wont say they tune, but thats my opinion) it and upselling it at a rediculous price - when they did not manufacture anything! Then its quite absurd....