Car dealership: 2002 MINI Cooper
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
We do not have a 2002 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.
2002 MINI Cooper specs
| Engine | 1.6L 4-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (CVT) |
| Fuel | Premium gas |
| City | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.1 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 221 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $16.45 |
2002 MINI Cooper: every figure
| Displacement | 1.6 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 22 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 |
| MPG combined (US) | 25 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 30 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 198 L (7 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,300 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,290 |
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 2002 MINI Cooper
- NHTSA lists 3 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 270 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering (121), power train (46) and air bags (41). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15V660000 | 2015-10-15 | steering:electric power assist system | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles and 2005 Cooper and Cooper S Convertible vehicles. The affected vehicles may experience temporary or permanent loss of the electro-hydraulic steering assistance. |
| 05V470000 | 2005-10-12 | equipment:other:labels | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.' THE STANDARD REQUIRES THAT THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE TIRE SIZE AND MAXIMUM TIRE PRESSURE BE INDICATED ON THE VEHICLE'S TIRE INFORMATION LABEL. THIS RELATIONSHIP IS NOT PRESENT. |
| 02V201000 | 2002-07-25 | power train:manual transmission:floor shift assembly | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE CONNECTS THE GEARSHIFT LEVER IN THE VEHICLE INTERIOR TO THE SHIFT LINKAGE ON THE TRANSMISSION. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE SHIFT CABLE TO DETACH FROM THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE WHILE THE DRIVER IS ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2002 MINI Cooper?
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2002 MINI Cooper; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. Before you buy the 2002 MINI Cooper, see the figures and the checks worth doing.
Before you sign for the Cooper
Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. NHTSA has 270 owner complaints on file, mostly about steering, power train and air bags. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
What the specs mean
The 1.6L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
For 300 km of mixed driving, expect about 28 litres, from its 9.4 L/100 km rating. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $16.45, and a 300 km weekend about $49.35. The EPA estimates US$3,300 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
A good match for
It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
What to expect from the Cooper
As a sports car, it puts the driving first and the luggage second. Luggage space is rated at 198 litres: about a large suitcase and a couple of soft bags.
Rent it for a week first
Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. A test week in the Cooper tells you more than any review. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class.
Which one to look for
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
Running costs
The EPA estimates US$3,300 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Get an offer
Want to try the model first? Send a request with 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 2002 MINI Cooper from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2002 MINI Cooper for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2002 MINI Cooper
Does CarmaCars sell the 2002 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 2002 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 2002 MINI Cooper have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2002 MINI Cooper cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,300 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3290.00.
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.