Car leasing: 2003 MINI Cooper
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.4 to 9.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 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
- 8.4 to 9.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 2003 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.
2003 MINI Cooper specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.6L 4-cylinder | 1.6L 4-cylinder supercharged | 1.6L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual | Automatic (CVT) |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 9.4 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.1 L/100 km | 7.6 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 197 g/km | 221 g/km | 221 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $14.70 | $16.45 | $16.45 |
2003 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 2003 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 537 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering (295), power train (98) and visibility (56). 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. |
| 03V086000 | 2003-03-10 | suspension:rear:shock absorber | ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE LOWER SCREW CONNECTION OF THE REAR STRUTS TO THE CHASSIS MAY FAIL. THE HEAD (TOP) OF THE SCREW SECURING THIS CONNECTION MAY BREAK. THE REMAINING PORTION OF THE SCREW WILL STILL HOLD THE STRUT IN PLACE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2003 MINI Cooper
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2003 MINI Cooper; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars is not a leasing company. You can rent month to month and stop at the end of any booking. Before you buy the 2003 MINI Cooper, see the figures and the checks worth doing.
What to check on the Cooper
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. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed.
What the figures tell you
The 1.6L 4-cylinder, paired with a 5-speed manual, drives it. 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.
The EPA rates it at 8.4 L/100 km combined, so a 300 km weekend uses about 25 litres. The fuel for 100 km comes to about $14.70 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,950 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
What the Cooper is like
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 it is for
It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.
Drive it on your own roads
Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Cooper answers the big questions. Rent the Cooper for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.
What it costs to run
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$2,950 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular.
Picking a year and a trim
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Within the 2003 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
One more step
Send a request to rent the model first, or ask us what we can do.
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 2003 MINI Cooper from us first.
Ask us about the 2003 MINI Cooper
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2003 MINI Cooper for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2003 MINI Cooper
Does CarmaCars sell the 2003 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 2003 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 2003 MINI Cooper have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2003 MINI Cooper cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,950 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2940.00.
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.