Example carCar diagnostics for a 2004 MINI Cooper
Car diagnostics for the 2004 MINI Cooper: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 8.4 to 9.4 L/100 km
- Body
- Minicompact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2004 MINI Cooper for car diagnostics
- Body: minicompact cars (EPA size class).
2004 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 2004 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 529 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering (462), electrical system (34) and power train (27). 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. |
| 04V348000 | 2004-07-12 | tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FLAT TIRE MONITORING SYSTEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTLY PROGRAMMED. IN THE EVENT OF A FLAT TIRE, AN AUDIBLE SIGNAL WILL NOT SOUND TO ALERT THE DRIVER TO A FLAT TIRE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Car diagnostics: how we help
Car diagnostics for the 2004 MINI Cooper: the work is done by a shop we trust, never by CarmaCars. A warning light is the car asking for a diagnostic scan; the code tells the shop where to look.
About your Cooper
Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Cooper. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. The engine is the 1.6L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive and a 5-speed manual.
How we help
We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop. The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us.
Driving while yours is at the shop
Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. Pick it up from us for free, or have it brought to you.
Questions to ask the shop
Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour. Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon. Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history.
Small things that help
Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive. Switch to winter tires before the first snow, and back in spring. Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old.
Ask us
A short request starts it: the car, the problem, and when suits you.
Request car diagnostics
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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