Example carCar inspection for a 2004 MINI Cooper
Car inspection 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 inspection
- 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.
Arranging the work for the Cooper
Your 2004 MINI Cooper needs an inspection? We arrange a trusted shop; CarmaCars does not do the work. An inspection before you buy a used car can save you from an expensive surprise.
Before the shop sees your Cooper
Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Cooper. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Its 1.6L 4-cylinder drives through a 5-speed manual.
Who does what
Send a request with the car and what it needs; a person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one. You approve the shop's quote before any work. Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven.
Keep moving meanwhile
If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. Keep the rental as long as the repair takes. We hand every car over in person, at your address or at our location.
Questions to ask the shop
Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history. Ask how the shop takes payment before you pick the car up. If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it.
Between shop visits
Check that all lights work every few weeks. Keep an emergency kit in the trunk in winter. If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires.
Questions first?
Need a rental too? Add it to the same request.
Request car inspection
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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