Trade in: 2003 MINI Cooper
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.4 to 9.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 8.4 to 9.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 2003 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.
2003 MINI Cooper specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.6L 4-cylinder | 1.6L 4-cylinder supercharged | 1.6L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual | Automatic (CVT) |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 9.4 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.1 L/100 km | 7.6 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 197 g/km | 221 g/km | 221 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $14.70 | $16.45 | $16.45 |
2003 MINI Cooper: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 25 | 22 | 22 |
| MPG highway (US) | 33 | 31 | 29 |
| MPG combined (US) | 28 | 25 | 25 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 34 | 30 | 30 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 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$2,950 | US$3,300 | US$3,300 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $2,940 | $3,290 | $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 2003 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 537 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering (295), power train (98) and visibility (56). 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. |
| 03V086000 | 2003-03-10 | suspension:rear:shock absorber | ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE LOWER SCREW CONNECTION OF THE REAR STRUTS TO THE CHASSIS MAY FAIL. THE HEAD (TOP) OF THE SCREW SECURING THIS CONNECTION MAY BREAK. THE REMAINING PORTION OF THE SCREW WILL STILL HOLD THE STRUT IN PLACE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2003 MINI Cooper?
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2003 MINI Cooper for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. Thinking about the 2003 MINI Cooper? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.
Before you sign for the Cooper
Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. NHTSA has 537 owner complaints on file, mostly about steering, power train and visibility.
Engine and fuel
Power: the 1.6L 4-cylinder; drive: 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.
Expect about 25 litres for every 300 km, going by its 8.4 L/100 km combined rating. The fuel for 100 km comes to about $14.70 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,950 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
When the Cooper makes sense
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.
Room inside
As a sports car, it puts the driving first and the luggage second. Its 198 litre trunk is enough for about a large suitcase and a couple of soft bags.
A longer test drive
Rent the Cooper first, and buy only if it fits your life. Try the Cooper on your commute, then decide. Rent the Cooper for a week and see how it fits your life.
Year and trim
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. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
The cost of driving it
The EPA estimates US$2,950 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $14.70 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $147 at our price setting.
Talk to a person
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 2003 MINI Cooper from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2003 MINI Cooper for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2003 MINI Cooper
Does CarmaCars sell the 2003 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 2003 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 2003 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 2003 MINI Cooper cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,950 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2940.00.
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.