Lease a car: 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.
Buying the 2002 MINI Cooper
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2002 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. Thinking about the 2002 MINI Cooper? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.
A buyer's checks
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. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Owners filed 270 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering, power train and air bags; have those parts checked.
Under the hood
The 1.6L 4-cylinder is what moves it, 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.
Expect about 28 litres for every 300 km, going by its 9.4 L/100 km combined rating. The fuel for 100 km comes to about $16.45 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,300 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Size and space
As a sports car, it puts the driving first and the luggage second. EPA lists 198 litres of luggage space, enough for about a large suitcase and a couple of soft bags.
Who the Cooper suits
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
Rent it for a week first
Rent the Cooper for a week and see how it fits your life. Drive the Cooper on your commute before you commit to it. A week with the Cooper answers more than any brochure.
Running costs
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$3,300 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular.
Which one to look for
Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
Questions first?
Want to try before you buy? Ask for your dates.
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.