Trade in: 2006 MINI Cooper
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.6 to 10.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 8.6 to 10.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 2006 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.
2006 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 supercharged | 1.6L 4-cylinder supercharged |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | Automatic (CVT) | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.3 L/100 km | 7.7 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.3 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.6 L/100 km | 9.2 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 201 g/km | 216.5 g/km | 230 g/km | 237 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $15.05 | $16.10 | $17.15 | $17.68 |
2006 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) | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 |
| MPG highway (US) | 33 | 31 | 29 | 28 |
| MPG combined (US) | 28 | 26 | 24 | 23 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 34 | 31 | 29 | 28 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 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$3,000 | US$3,225 | US$3,400 | US$3,517 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,010 | $3,220 | $3,430 | $3,536 |
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 2006 MINI Cooper
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 449 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (218), steering (116) and power train (50). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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,... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2006 MINI Cooper for buyers
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2006 MINI Cooper for sale by us right now. Here is what to know about the 2006 MINI Cooper before buying one.
A buyer's checks
Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. There are 1 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Owners filed 449 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags, steering and power train; have those parts checked.
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. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Rated at 8.6 L/100 km combined, it needs around 26 litres for a 300 km round trip. Per 100 km, plan on roughly $15.05. The EPA estimates US$3,000 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Space, size and seats
Low and compact, it is a car for the drive more than the cargo. Its 198 litre trunk is enough for about a large suitcase and a couple of soft bags.
A good match for
It suits a summer weekend or a special occasion more than a move. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.
Drive it on your own roads
Drive the Cooper on your commute before you commit to it. A week with the Cooper answers more than any brochure. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide.
What it costs to run
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car. Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular.
Year and trim
Within the 2006 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
Ready when you are
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 2006 MINI Cooper from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2006 MINI Cooper for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2006 MINI Cooper
Does CarmaCars sell the 2006 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 2006 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 2006 MINI Cooper have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2006 MINI Cooper cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,000 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3010.00.
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.