2009 MINI Cooper for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 7.4 to 8.9 L/100 km combined (EPA). 4 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 7.4 to 8.9 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 4
For sale
We do not have a 2009 MINI Cooper for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2009 MINI Cooper specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.6L 4-cylinder | 1.6L 4-cylinder turbo | 1.6L 4-cylinder | 1.6L 4-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.5 L/100 km | 6.9 L/100 km | 6.9 L/100 km | 7.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 7.4 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.9 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 173 g/km | 190 g/km | 190 g/km | 208.5 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $12.95 | $14.18 | $14.18 | $15.58 |
2009 MINI Cooper: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 28 | 26 | 25 | 23 |
| MPG highway (US) | 37 | 34 | 34 | 32 |
| MPG combined (US) | 32 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 38 | 35 | 35 | 32 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 170 L (6 cu ft) | 170 L (6 cu ft) | 170 L (6 cu ft) | 170 L (6 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,550 | US$2,850 | US$2,850 | US$3,100 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $2,590 | $2,836 | $2,836 | $3,116 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2009 MINI Cooper
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 307 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (130), air bags (100) and electrical system (42). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V337000 | 2023-05-11 | electrical system | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2014 MINI Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Clubman John Cooper Works, and 2007-2013 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and John Cooper Works vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas,... |
| 18V248000 | 2018-04-18 | engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S... |
| 12V008000 | 2012-01-11 | engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger | BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 MINI COOPER S, 2008-2011 MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER JCW, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER JCW CLUBMAN, 2009-2011 COOPER JCW CONVERTIBLE, AND 2011 COOPER S COUNTRYMAN PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 14, 2006, THROUGH... |
| 09V143000 | 2009-04-30 | tires | BMW IS RECALLING 12 MY 2009 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE DELIVERED WITH 15-INCH WHEELS INSTEAD OF 16-INCH WHEELS AS INTENDED, AND THE TIRE LABEL INDICATES... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2009 MINI Cooper
No 2009 MINI Cooper is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. This page puts the 2009 MINI Cooper in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.
Before you sign for the Cooper
NHTSA has 307 owner complaints on file, mostly about engine, air bags and electrical system. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. There are 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car.
Reading the spec sheet
Its 1.6L 4-cylinder drives through a 6-speed manual. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
Its combined rating is 7.4 L/100 km, which means roughly 22 litres for 300 km. Expect about $12.95 per 100 km at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,550 a year for 15,000 miles.
Who it is for
It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.
Room inside
As a sports car, it puts the driving first and the luggage second. At 170 litres, the trunk fits about a large suitcase and a couple of soft bags.
A longer test drive
If the Cooper is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Cooper answers the big questions. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class.
Narrowing it down
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Within the 2009 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
Running costs
Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Next step
Want to try before you buy? Ask for your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2009 MINI Cooper from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2009 MINI Cooper for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2009 MINI Cooper
Does CarmaCars sell the 2009 MINI Cooper?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2009 MINI Cooper before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2009 MINI Cooper have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2009 MINI Cooper cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,550 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2590.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.