Car financing: 2008 MINI Cooper
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 7.4 to 10.2 L/100 km combined (EPA). 5 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 7.4 to 10.2 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 5
For sale
We do not have a 2008 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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2008 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 turbo | 1.6L 4-cylinder | 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 manual | 6-speed automatic | 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 | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.4 L/100 km | 6.9 L/100 km | 6.9 L/100 km | 7.4 L/100 km | 7.4 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km |
| Combined | 7.4 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 173 g/km | 190 g/km | 190 g/km | 205 g/km | 212 g/km | 221 g/km | 230 g/km | 240 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $12.95 | $14.18 | $14.18 | $15.22 | $15.75 | $16.45 | $17.15 | $17.85 |
2008 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) | 28 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 19 |
| MPG highway (US) | 37 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
| MPG combined (US) | 32 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 38 | 35 | 35 | 32 | 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$2,550 | US$2,850 | US$2,850 | US$3,050 | 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) | $2,590 | $2,836 | $2,836 | $3,044 | $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 2008 MINI Cooper
- NHTSA lists 5 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 300 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (122), air bags (81) and engine and engine cooling (58). 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. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2008 MINI Cooper
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2008 MINI Cooper; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. This page puts the 2008 MINI Cooper in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.
Recalls and complaints
Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. NHTSA has 300 owner complaints on file, mostly about engine, air bags and engine and engine cooling. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
Specs, explained
The 1.6L 4-cylinder, paired with a 6-speed manual, drives it. 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 7.4 L/100 km combined: about 22 litres every 300 km. Every 100 km costs about $12.95 in fuel at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,550 a year for 15,000 miles.
A good match for
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.
The Cooper in everyday use
As a sports car, it puts the driving first and the luggage second. The EPA measures its luggage space at 170 litres, roughly about a large suitcase and a couple of soft bags.
Try before you buy
Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Rent the Cooper first, and buy only if it fits your life. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Cooper answers the big questions.
Narrowing it down
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
Money matters
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. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $12.95 in fuel.
Want a price?
Send a request to rent the model first, or ask us what we can do.
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 2008 MINI Cooper from us first.
Ask us about the 2008 MINI Cooper
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2008 MINI Cooper for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2008 MINI Cooper
Does CarmaCars sell the 2008 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 2008 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 2008 MINI Cooper have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2008 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.