Example carCar inspection for a 2005 MINI Cooper
Car inspection for the 2005 MINI Cooper: request it and CarmaCars arranges it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 8.6 to 9.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Minicompact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
A trusted shop does the work and you keep driving while it has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2005 MINI Cooper for car inspection
- Body: minicompact cars (EPA size class).
2005 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) | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 |
| MPG highway (US) | 33 | 31 | 29 | 29 |
| MPG combined (US) | 28 | 26 | 24 | 24 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 34 | 31 | 29 | 29 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 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$3,000 | US$3,225 | US$3,400 | US$3,400 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,010 | $3,220 | $3,430 | $3,430 |
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 2005 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 843 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering (613), air bags (141) and electrical system (62). 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. |
| 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,... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Cooper
The 2005 MINI Cooper and an inspection: CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop, and never does the work itself. A good inspection covers brakes, tires, suspension, leaks and rust.
Details the shop needs
Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Power: the 1.6L 4-cylinder; drive: front-wheel drive.
The steps
Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us. You agree the price with the shop before any work starts.
Your rental while you wait
If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. We bring the rental to you and collect it afterwards. The handover is in person, at your address or at our location.
Car care, briefly
Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell. Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter. Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can.
Before the shop starts
Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon. If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept. Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree.
Still deciding?
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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