Example carWinter tires for a 2003 MINI Cooper
Winter tires for the 2003 MINI Cooper: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 8.4 to 9.4 L/100 km
- Body
- Minicompact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2003 MINI Cooper for winter tires
- Body: minicompact cars (EPA size class).
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.
Arranging the work for the Cooper
Winter tires for the 2003 MINI Cooper: the work is done by a shop we trust, never by CarmaCars. Tread depth matters for grip in rain and snow; the shop measures it.
Before the shop sees your Cooper
The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. If you have the service history of your Cooper, have it ready for the shop. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. The 1.6L 4-cylinder is what moves it, with front-wheel drive.
Who does what
We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name. Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there. Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven.
Stay on the road
Rent for as long as the job takes, by the day or the week. Keep the rental as long as the repair takes. Delivery is priced by distance in your offer, and pickup from us is free.
Questions to ask the shop
Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for. If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back. Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice.
Good habits for your car
Wash the underside of the car in winter to clear road salt. Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old. Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for.
Let us know
Tell us the job and the car, and a person replies.
Request winter tires
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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