Did the '07 redesign include a redesigned air intake? The original non SC version of the mini had a horrible intake design. It was 5" off the ground and pointed straight down. My Mom took her black Mini through a rain puddle and managed to hydro-lock the engine. BMW covered it and gave here a new one, but come on... For $10 worth of plastic tubing, you should be able to prevent a $4800 problem!