Car leasing: 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.
Buying the 2012 MINI Roadster
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2012 MINI Roadster for sale by us right now. We do not lease cars. A monthly rental has no long contract: each booking runs up to 365 days. Here is what to know about the 2012 MINI Roadster before buying one.
What to check on the Roadster
Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
The numbers in plain words
The powertrain to know here is the 1.6L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive. 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.
It is rated 7.9 L/100 km combined: about 24 litres every 300 km. Expect about $13.83 per 100 km at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,750 a year for 15,000 miles.
Good uses for the Roadster
It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.
Living with the Roadster
Low and compact, it is a car for the drive more than the cargo.
Drive it on your own roads
Rent the Roadster for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. Rent the Roadster for a week and see how it fits your life. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide.
Which one to look for
Within the 2012 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
Money matters
The EPA estimates US$2,750 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $138.30 at our price setting.
Want a price?
Ask us anything about renting before you buy.
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.