Car leasing: 2002 MINI Cooper
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 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
- 9.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
We do not have a 2002 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.
2002 MINI Cooper specs
| Engine | 1.6L 4-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (CVT) |
| Fuel | Premium gas |
| City | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.1 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 221 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $16.45 |
2002 MINI Cooper: every figure
| Displacement | 1.6 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 22 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 |
| MPG combined (US) | 25 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 30 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 198 L (7 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,300 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $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 2002 MINI Cooper
- NHTSA lists 3 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 270 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering (121), power train (46) and air bags (41). 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. |
| 05V470000 | 2005-10-12 | equipment:other:labels | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.' THE STANDARD REQUIRES THAT THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE TIRE SIZE AND MAXIMUM TIRE PRESSURE BE INDICATED ON THE VEHICLE'S TIRE INFORMATION LABEL. THIS RELATIONSHIP IS NOT PRESENT. |
| 02V201000 | 2002-07-25 | power train:manual transmission:floor shift assembly | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE CONNECTS THE GEARSHIFT LEVER IN THE VEHICLE INTERIOR TO THE SHIFT LINKAGE ON THE TRANSMISSION. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE SHIFT CABLE TO DETACH FROM THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE WHILE THE DRIVER IS ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2002 MINI Cooper for buyers
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2002 MINI Cooper for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. CarmaCars is not a leasing company. You can rent month to month and stop at the end of any booking. Buying the 2002 MINI Cooper is a big decision; here is the information we have.
What to check on the Cooper
There are 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
Reading the spec sheet
It runs the 1.6L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive. 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.
By the EPA's combined rating of 9.4 L/100 km, 300 km takes about 28 litres. At our price setting, it costs about $16.45 to drive 100 km. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,300 a year for 15,000 miles.
Space, size and seats
As a sports car, it puts the driving first and the luggage second. Its 198 litre trunk is enough for about a large suitcase and a couple of soft bags.
Who the Cooper suits
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.
Try before you buy
Try the Cooper on your commute, then decide. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer.
Running costs
The EPA estimates US$3,300 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $16.45 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $164.50 at our price setting.
Narrowing it down
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
When you know your dates
Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.
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 2002 MINI Cooper from us first.
Ask us about the 2002 MINI Cooper
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2002 MINI Cooper for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2002 MINI Cooper
Does CarmaCars sell the 2002 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 2002 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 2002 MINI Cooper have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2002 MINI Cooper cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,300 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3290.00.
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.