Lease takeover: 2008 MINI Cooper
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 7.4 to 10.2 L/100 km combined (EPA). 5 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
- 7.4 to 10.2 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 5
For sale
Rent a 2008 MINI Cooper for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: 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.
2008 MINI Cooper specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.6L 4-cylinder | 1.6L 4-cylinder turbo | 1.6L 4-cylinder | 1.6L 4-cylinder turbo | 1.6L 4-cylinder | 1.6L 4-cylinder | 1.6L 4-cylinder supercharged | 1.6L 4-cylinder supercharged |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | Automatic (CVT) | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.4 L/100 km | 6.9 L/100 km | 6.9 L/100 km | 7.4 L/100 km | 7.4 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km |
| Combined | 7.4 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 173 g/km | 190 g/km | 190 g/km | 205 g/km | 212 g/km | 221 g/km | 230 g/km | 240 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $12.95 | $14.18 | $14.18 | $15.22 | $15.75 | $16.45 | $17.15 | $17.85 |
2008 MINI Cooper: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 28 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 19 |
| MPG highway (US) | 37 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
| MPG combined (US) | 32 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 38 | 35 | 35 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
| 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) | 198 L (7 cu ft) | 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$2,550 | US$2,850 | US$2,850 | US$3,050 | US$3,150 | US$3,300 | US$3,400 | US$3,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $2,590 | $2,836 | $2,836 | $3,044 | $3,150 | $3,290 | $3,430 | $3,570 |
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 2008 MINI Cooper
- NHTSA lists 5 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 300 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (122), air bags (81) and engine and engine cooling (58). 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... |
| 15V205000 | 2015-04-06 | air bags:frontal | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles manufactured January 5, 2005, to November 28, 2006, and 2005-2008 MINI Cooper Convertible and Cooper S Convertible vehicles manufactured January 5, 2005, to July 31, 2008. Due to manufacturing, installation,... |
| 12V008000 | 2012-01-11 | engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger | BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 MINI COOPER S, 2008-2011 MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER JCW, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER JCW CLUBMAN, 2009-2011 COOPER JCW CONVERTIBLE, AND 2011 COOPER S COUNTRYMAN PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 14, 2006, THROUGH... |
| 08V657000 | 2008-12-12 | engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe | BMW IS RECALLING 28,450 MY 2007-2008 MINI COOPER S VEHICLES. THE CENTRALLY LOCATED TAILPIPE EXTENSION PROTRUDES SLIGHTLY BEYOND THE REAR BUMPER. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR INADVERTENT CONTACT TO OCCUR WITH A PERSON'S LEG. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2008 MINI Cooper for buyers
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2008 MINI Cooper 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. For anyone shopping for the 2008 MINI Cooper, here are the facts that matter.
A buyer's checks
NHTSA has 300 owner complaints on file, mostly about engine, air bags and engine and engine cooling. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. 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.
Engine and fuel
It is powered by 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.
Its combined rating is 7.4 L/100 km, which means roughly 22 litres for 300 km. The fuel for 100 km comes to about $12.95 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
What the Cooper is like
Low and compact, it is a car for the drive more than the cargo. Luggage space is rated at 170 litres: about a large suitcase and a couple of soft bags.
Best uses
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
Drive it on your own roads
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Rent the Cooper for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.
The cost of driving it
Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $129.50 at our price setting.
Year and trim
Within the 2008 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.
Make a request
A week with the car can save a costly mistake: request it now.
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 2008 MINI Cooper from us first.
Ask us about the 2008 MINI Cooper
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2008 MINI Cooper for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2008 MINI Cooper
Does CarmaCars sell the 2008 MINI Cooper?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2008 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 2008 MINI Cooper have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2008 MINI Cooper cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,550 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2590.00.
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.