Car dealership: 2003 MINI Cooper
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.4 to 9.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 8.4 to 9.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 2003 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.
2003 MINI Cooper specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.6L 4-cylinder | 1.6L 4-cylinder supercharged | 1.6L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual | Automatic (CVT) |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 9.4 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.1 L/100 km | 7.6 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 197 g/km | 221 g/km | 221 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $14.70 | $16.45 | $16.45 |
2003 MINI Cooper: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 25 | 22 | 22 |
| MPG highway (US) | 33 | 31 | 29 |
| MPG combined (US) | 28 | 25 | 25 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 34 | 30 | 30 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 198 L (7 cu ft) | 198 L (7 cu ft) | 198 L (7 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,950 | US$3,300 | US$3,300 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $2,940 | $3,290 | $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 2003 MINI Cooper
- NHTSA lists 2 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 537 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering (295), power train (98) and visibility (56). 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. |
| 03V086000 | 2003-03-10 | suspension:rear:shock absorber | ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE LOWER SCREW CONNECTION OF THE REAR STRUTS TO THE CHASSIS MAY FAIL. THE HEAD (TOP) OF THE SCREW SECURING THIS CONNECTION MAY BREAK. THE REMAINING PORTION OF THE SCREW WILL STILL HOLD THE STRUT IN PLACE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Car dealership: the 2003 MINI Cooper
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2003 MINI Cooper for sale by us right now. This page helps you judge the 2003 MINI Cooper before you buy one anywhere.
Before you sign for the Cooper
Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. NHTSA has 537 owner complaints on file, mostly about steering, power train and visibility. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
What the figures tell you
The powertrain here is the 1.6L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive and a 5-speed manual. 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.
It is rated 8.4 L/100 km combined: about 25 litres every 300 km. The fuel for 100 km comes to about $14.70 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,950 a year for 15,000 miles.
How big it is
Low and compact, it is a car for the drive more than the cargo. In plain terms, its 198 litres of luggage space hold about a large suitcase and a couple of soft bags.
A good match for
It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.
Rent it for a week first
Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent the Cooper for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.
Money matters
Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $14.70 in fuel. The EPA estimates US$2,950 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Narrowing it down
A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
Over to you
A rental request is free; the offer shows the full price.
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 2003 MINI Cooper from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2003 MINI Cooper for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2003 MINI Cooper
Does CarmaCars sell the 2003 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 2003 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 2003 MINI Cooper have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2003 MINI Cooper cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,950 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2940.00.
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.