Example carWinter tires for a 2004 MINI Cooper
Winter tires for the 2004 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 2004 MINI Cooper for winter tires
- Body: minicompact cars (EPA size class).
2004 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 2004 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 529 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering (462), electrical system (34) and power train (27). 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. |
| 04V348000 | 2004-07-12 | tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FLAT TIRE MONITORING SYSTEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTLY PROGRAMMED. IN THE EVENT OF A FLAT TIRE, AN AUDIBLE SIGNAL WILL NOT SOUND TO ALERT THE DRIVER TO A FLAT TIRE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Cooper
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work, but for a winter tire change on the 2004 MINI Cooper we arrange a trusted shop. Swapping to winter tires in fall and back in spring is the usual routine.
Your car, your notes
Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. If you have the service history of your Cooper, have it ready for the shop. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Its 1.6L 4-cylinder drives through a 5-speed manual.
Our part and the shop's part
We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there. The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work.
A car meanwhile
A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. We can have a rental ready the day your car goes in. We meet you with the car at the time we confirm, at your address or ours.
Small things that help
Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow. Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive. Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter.
Getting a clear quote
Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour. If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back. Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected.
Still deciding?
Send the car's details and the job, and we take the next step.
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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