Lease takeover: 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.
The 2012 MINI Cooper for buyers
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2012 MINI Cooper for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. We do not lease cars. A monthly rental has no long contract: each booking runs up to 365 days. This page puts the 2012 MINI Cooper in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.
Recalls and complaints
In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. NHTSA has 102 owner complaints on file, mostly about electrical system, engine and air bags. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.
What the specs mean
The engine is the 1.6L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive and a 6-speed manual. 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.
Plan on about 23 litres per 300 km; the combined rating is 7.6 L/100 km. Per 100 km, plan on roughly $13.30. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,617 a year for 15,000 miles.
Inside and out
Low and compact, it is a car for the drive more than the cargo. At 170 litres, the trunk fits about a large suitcase and a couple of soft bags.
Best uses
It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.
Drive it on your own roads
Drive the Cooper on your commute before you commit to it. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Cooper answers the big questions. Rent the Cooper first, and buy only if it fits your life.
Money matters
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $133 at our price setting. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $13.30 in fuel. Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular.
Picking a year and a trim
Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
Questions first?
A rental request is free; the offer shows the full price.
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.