Car financing: 2010 MINI Cooper
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 7.5 to 8.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 4 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
- 7.5 to 8.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 4
For sale
We do not have a 2010 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.
2010 MINI Cooper specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.6L 4-cylinder | 1.6L 4-cylinder turbo | 1.6L 4-cylinder | 1.6L 4-cylinder turbo |
| 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 |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.5 L/100 km | 6.9 L/100 km | 7.1 L/100 km | 7.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 7.5 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 175.5 g/km | 190 g/km | 197 g/km | 205 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $13.13 | $14.18 | $14.70 | $15.22 |
2010 MINI Cooper: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 28 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
| MPG highway (US) | 37 | 34 | 33 | 32 |
| MPG combined (US) | 32 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 38 | 35 | 34 | 32 |
| 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) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,600 | US$2,850 | US$2,950 | US$3,050 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $2,626 | $2,836 | $2,940 | $3,044 |
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 2010 MINI Cooper
- NHTSA lists 4 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 161 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (73), air bags (34) and electrical system (34). 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... |
| 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... |
| 09V474000 | 2009-12-15 | equipment:other:labels | BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 MINI COOPER AND COOPER S VEHICLES FOR FAILING COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH 17 INCH WHEELS, BUT THEIR LABEL STATES THAT THEY WERE EQUIPPED WITH 16 INCH... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2010 MINI Cooper: before you buy
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2010 MINI Cooper; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Before buying the 2010 MINI Cooper, read what the figures say and how to try one first.
A buyer's checks
There are 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Owners filed 161 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine, air bags and electrical system; have those parts checked.
Under the hood
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. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
The EPA rates it at 7.5 L/100 km combined, so a 300 km weekend uses about 23 litres. For 1,000 km, budget about $131.30 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,600 a year for 15,000 miles.
Size and space
As a sports car, it puts the driving first and the luggage second. The EPA lists 170 litres for luggage, roughly about a large suitcase and a couple of soft bags.
When the Cooper makes sense
It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
Rent it for a week first
If the Cooper is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Rent the Cooper first, and buy only if it fits your life. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class.
The cost of driving it
Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Picking a year and a trim
Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
Talk to a person
Rent it for a week, then decide: 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 2010 MINI Cooper from us first.
Ask us about the 2010 MINI Cooper
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2010 MINI Cooper for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2010 MINI Cooper
Does CarmaCars sell the 2010 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 2010 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 2010 MINI Cooper have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2010 MINI Cooper cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,600 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2626.00.
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.