Car financing: 2012 MINI Roadster
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 7.9 to 8.3 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 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
- 7.9 to 8.3 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 2012 MINI Roadster 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.
2012 MINI Roadster specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.6L 4-cylinder | 1.6L 4-cylinder | 1.6L 4-cylinder turbo | 1.6L 4-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 8.6 L/100 km | 8.9 L/100 km | 9.2 L/100 km | 9.2 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.9 L/100 km | 6.9 L/100 km | 7.1 L/100 km | 7.1 L/100 km |
| Combined | 7.9 L/100 km | 8.0 L/100 km | 8.3 L/100 km | 8.3 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 184 g/km | 184 g/km | 197 g/km | 190.5 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $13.83 | $14.00 | $14.53 | $14.53 |
2012 MINI Roadster: 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) | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 |
| MPG highway (US) | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 |
| MPG combined (US) | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 36 | 36 | 34 | 35 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,750 | US$2,750 | US$2,950 | US$2,850 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $2,766 | $2,800 | $2,906 | $2,906 |
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 2012 MINI Roadster
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- No owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2012 MINI Roadster: before you buy
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2012 MINI Roadster for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. This page helps you judge the 2012 MINI Roadster before you buy one anywhere.
Recalls and complaints
Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.
Engine and fuel
The 1.6L 4-cylinder does the work, 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.
Expect about 24 litres for every 300 km, going by its 7.9 L/100 km combined rating. A 300 km weekend costs about $41.49 in energy at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,750 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Practical details
As a two-seat sports car, it puts the driving first and the luggage second.
Who the Roadster suits
It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.
Try before you buy
Drive the Roadster on your commute before you commit to it. If the Roadster is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Rent the Roadster for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.
What it costs to run
The EPA estimates US$2,750 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Picking a year and a trim
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
One more step
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 2012 MINI Roadster from us first.
Ask us about the 2012 MINI Roadster
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 MINI Roadster for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 MINI Roadster
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 MINI Roadster?
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 2012 MINI Roadster 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 2012 MINI Roadster have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 2012 MINI Roadster cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,750 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2766.00.
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.