Trade in: 2012 MINI Roadster
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 7.9 to 8.3 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 7.9 to 8.3 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 2012 MINI Roadster 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.
2012 MINI Roadster 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 automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 8.6 L/100 km | 8.9 L/100 km | 9.2 L/100 km | 9.2 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.9 L/100 km | 6.9 L/100 km | 7.1 L/100 km | 7.1 L/100 km |
| Combined | 7.9 L/100 km | 8.0 L/100 km | 8.3 L/100 km | 8.3 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 184 g/km | 184 g/km | 197 g/km | 190.5 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $13.83 | $14.00 | $14.53 | $14.53 |
2012 MINI Roadster: 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) | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 |
| MPG highway (US) | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 |
| MPG combined (US) | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 36 | 36 | 34 | 35 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,750 | US$2,750 | US$2,950 | US$2,850 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $2,766 | $2,800 | $2,906 | $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 Roadster
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- No owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2012 MINI Roadster?
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2012 MINI Roadster for sale by us right now. Here is what to know about the 2012 MINI Roadster before buying one.
Before you sign for the Roadster
Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
Reading the spec sheet
Power: the 1.6L 4-cylinder; drive: 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.
Expect about 24 litres for every 300 km, going by its 7.9 L/100 km combined rating. In money, 1,000 km costs about $138.30 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,750 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
What the Roadster is like
Low and compact, it is a car for the drive more than the cargo.
Who rents the Roadster
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.
Try before you buy
If the Roadster is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience.
Money matters
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. The EPA estimates US$2,750 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Narrowing it down
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. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
Get an offer
Want to try before you buy? Ask for your dates.
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 Roadster from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 MINI Roadster for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 MINI Roadster
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 MINI Roadster?
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 Roadster 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 Roadster have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 2012 MINI Roadster cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,750 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2766.00.
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.