Car dealership: 2007 MINI Cooper
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 7.6 to 10.2 L/100 km combined (EPA). 6 NHTSA recall campaigns.
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- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 7.6 to 10.2 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 6
For sale
Rent a 2007 MINI Cooper for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.
2007 MINI Cooper specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.6L 4-cylinder | 1.6L 4-cylinder | 1.6L 4-cylinder turbo | 1.6L 4-cylinder turbo | 1.6L 4-cylinder | 1.6L 4-cylinder | 1.6L 4-cylinder supercharged | 1.6L 4-cylinder supercharged |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | Automatic (CVT) | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.5 L/100 km | 7.1 L/100 km | 7.4 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km | 7.4 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km |
| Combined | 7.6 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 178 g/km | 190 g/km | 197 g/km | 212 g/km | 212 g/km | 221 g/km | 230 g/km | 240 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $13.30 | $14.18 | $14.70 | $15.75 | $15.75 | $16.45 | $17.15 | $17.85 |
2007 MINI Cooper: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 27 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
| MPG highway (US) | 36 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 29 |
| MPG combined (US) | 31 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 37 | 35 | 34 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
| 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) | 198 L (7 cu ft) | 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$2,650 | US$2,850 | US$2,950 | US$3,150 | US$3,150 | US$3,300 | US$3,400 | US$3,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $2,660 | $2,836 | $2,940 | $3,150 | $3,150 | $3,290 | $3,430 | $3,570 |
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 2007 MINI Cooper
- NHTSA lists 6 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 398 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (127), engine and engine cooling (102) and air bags (86). 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... |
| 15V205000 | 2015-04-06 | air bags:frontal | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles manufactured January 5, 2005, to November 28, 2006, and 2005-2008 MINI Cooper Convertible and Cooper S Convertible vehicles manufactured January 5, 2005, to July 31, 2008. Due to manufacturing, installation,... |
| 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... |
| 08V657000 | 2008-12-12 | engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe | BMW IS RECALLING 28,450 MY 2007-2008 MINI COOPER S VEHICLES. THE CENTRALLY LOCATED TAILPIPE EXTENSION PROTRUDES SLIGHTLY BEYOND THE REAR BUMPER. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR INADVERTENT CONTACT TO OCCUR WITH A PERSON'S LEG. |
| 07V533000 | 2007-11-20 | equipment:other:labels | CERTAIN CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.' THE STANDARD REQUIRES THAT THE TIRE SIZE AND CORRESPONDING TIRE PRESSURE BE INDICATED ON THE LABEL AND THE LABEL DOES NOT CORRESPOND TO THE ACTUAL TIRES MOUNTED ON THE VEHICLE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2007 MINI Cooper
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2007 MINI Cooper for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. Before you buy the 2007 MINI Cooper, see the figures and the checks worth doing.
A buyer's checks
In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent.
The numbers in plain words
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 7.6 L/100 km, which means roughly 23 litres for 300 km. In energy, every 100 km costs about $13.30 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,650 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
When the Cooper makes sense
It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.
Practical details
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.
Drive it on your own roads
If the Cooper is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Rent the Cooper for a week and see how it fits your life.
Picking a year and a trim
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Within the 2007 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
Running costs
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $13.30 in fuel.
Send a request
Tell us the car you are considering, and we will help where we can.
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 2007 MINI Cooper from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2007 MINI Cooper for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2007 MINI Cooper
Does CarmaCars sell the 2007 MINI Cooper?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2007 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 2007 MINI Cooper have recalls?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2007 MINI Cooper cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,650 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2660.00.
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.