Lease a car: 2012 MINI Cooper
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 7.6 to 8.3 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
- 7.6 to 8.3 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 2012 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.
2012 MINI Cooper 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 manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 8.3 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 8.9 L/100 km | 9.2 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.6 L/100 km | 6.8 L/100 km | 6.8 L/100 km | 7.1 L/100 km |
| Combined | 7.6 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km | 8.0 L/100 km | 8.3 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 176.7 g/km | 184 g/km | 184 g/km | 197 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $13.30 | $13.65 | $14.00 | $14.53 |
2012 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) | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
| MPG highway (US) | 35 | 35 | 34 | 33 |
| MPG combined (US) | 31 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 37 | 36 | 36 | 34 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 170 L (6 cu ft) | 170 L (6 cu ft) | 170 L (6 cu ft) | 170 L (6 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,617 | US$2,750 | US$2,750 | US$2,950 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $2,660 | $2,730 | $2,800 | $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 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 102 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (46), engine (24) and air bags (19). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V337000 | 2023-05-11 | electrical system | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2014 MINI Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Clubman John Cooper Works, and 2007-2013 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and John Cooper Works vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas,... |
| 18V248000 | 2018-04-18 | engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2012 MINI Cooper
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2012 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 2012 MINI Cooper? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.
Before you sign for the Cooper
Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.
The numbers in plain words
Under the hood: the 1.6L 4-cylinder and 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.
Its combined rating is 7.6 L/100 km, which means roughly 23 litres for 300 km. For 1,000 km, budget about $133 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,617 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Living with the Cooper
As a sports car, it puts the driving first and the luggage second. Its 170 litres of luggage space fit about a large suitcase and a couple of soft bags.
A good match for
It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.
A longer test drive
Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. A week with the Cooper answers more than any brochure. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer.
What it costs to run
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $133 at our price setting. Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular.
Year and trim
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
Ready to ask?
Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.
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 Cooper from us first.
Ask us about the 2012 MINI Cooper
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 MINI Cooper for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 MINI Cooper
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 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 2012 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 2012 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 2012 MINI Cooper cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,617 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2660.00.
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.