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MINI COOPER Used Car Review

In 2002, BMW gave the world a retro-inspired modern take on Britain's famous Mini. It was much bigger and not as cleverly packaged, yet it has proved to a huge success despite its premium pricing. It was more than a triumph of marketing, as the modern-day Mini Cooper very much imitated the fun, go-kart handling of the original. In 2014, a five-door hatch was added to the regular Mini range that had previously centred around a three-door hatch and two-door convertible.

Pros

Cons

  • Responsive turbo petrol engines
  • Five-door model (2014 on) added more practical element
  • Customisation options galore
  • Can be big money for a small car
  • Engine-dulling CVT auto of original 'new' Mini (2002-2007)
  • Small boot and limited rear-seat space
  • Firm ride of JCW (John Cooper Works) variants
This is general information and should not be relied on as purchasing advice.
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2008 MINI COOPER 6 SP MANUAL 2D HATCHBACK

  • 134000 km
  • Hatchback
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 1.6L

Mini Cooper S John cooper works edition 1.6 turbo with sport mode Heated seats, new battery, Detroit tuned timing chain, Serviced regularly and Well looked after car it just doesn’t have Air conditioning. The compressor is the problem and I can’t be bothered fixing it as the car is unused but under cover. Will meet closer to Adelaide for the right buyer Price negotiable

$10,500Negotiable
Whyalla Stuart, SA

01/05/2024

2011 MINI COOPER S ALL4 COUNTRYMAN 6 SP MANUAL 4D WAGON

  • 68000 km
  • SUV
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 1.6L

1 owner Excellent condition Fun car to drive 6 speed manual 2 keys

$15,000Negotiable
Cannon Hill, QLD

28/04/2024

2003 JOHN COOPER WORKS MINI COOPER S

  • 145381 km
  • Hatchback
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 1.6L

JCW MINI COOPER S 2003 1.6L supercharged engine, genuine John Cooper Works 200hp performance upgrade package. 6 speed manual, Keyless entry, BBS alloys, alcantara headliner, air conditioning, power steering, electric windows/mirrors, cruise control, active stability control, ABS etc It is totally unmodified except for a Kenwood Bluetooth sound system and later model headlights. I parked this mini in storage almost two years ago and was left untouched. It is due for servicing and will need new o

$7,500
Sunnybank Hills, QLD

27/04/2024

2010 MINI COOPER R56 6 SP MANUAL 2D HATCHBACK, 4 seats

  • 207833 km
  • Hatchback
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 1.6L

Mini DR56 6 speed manual Great economical car being diesel Good condition inside and out New start stop battery Push button start Aircon etc. Car runs excellent Not needed anymore Serviced regularly with logbook Selling unregistered

$6,750
Coorparoo, QLD

27/04/2024

2011 MINI COOPER 6 SP AUTOMATIC 2D HATCHBACK

  • 122000 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 1.6L

2011 Mini Cooper Sell with rego and RWC CLEAR PPSR 2nd Owner car No mechanical error serviced regularly and log book is updated Features- Satellite Navigation, cruise control, muiti function steering wheel, Harmon Kardon Sounds, Ambient lights, Flat tyre monitoring and many more.

$11,900Negotiable
Bundamba, QLD

24/04/2024

2007 MINI COOPER 6 SP AUTOMATIC 2D HATCHBACK

  • 181960 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 1.6L

2007 Auto Mini Cooper Selling as needs work and I have no interest in fixing it. Runs rough, apparent misfire cylinder 3. Has airbag light on. Needs 4 tyres. All damage noted in pictures, Parts to potentially fix. What I know is that it has a damaged fuel injector (not number 3) and that my previous mechanic believes it’s an exhaust valve in the cylinder head. Still drives, though uses high volume of fuel and idles rough, bit clunky driving. Last picture is of a wrecked one we purchased for pa

$2,500
South Launceston, TAS

22/04/2024

2008 MINI COOPER S 6 SP MANUAL 2D HATCHBACK

  • 171043 km
  • Hatchback
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 1.6L

Mini Cooper S 2008. Has just had clutch and head gasket replaced. Has been serviced. Drives well and great on fuel. Small dent on boot Price dropped due to rego just running out $7000

$7,000Negotiable
West Moonah, TAS

18/04/2024

2008 Mini Cooper Clubman 6 Sp Automatic 3d Wagon

  • 95697 km
  • Wagon
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 1.6L

Selling an UNREGISTERED Clubman. Bought used in 2022. Reason for selling is due to moving overseas. Come with Bluetooth and USB connection.

$8,000Negotiable
Merrylands, NSW

16/04/2024

2016 MINI COOPER 6 SP AUTOMATIC 3D HATCHBACK

  • 86000 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto
  • 3 cyl 1.5L

This 2016 MINI Hatch Cooper Auto loves weaving in and out of city traffic. It has bluetooth connectivity. FEATURES YOU WOULD LOVE IN YOUR FIRST CAR: It has air conditioning, turning the scorching summer into a mild winter with ease. This MINI Hatch Cooper has central locking, 15" alloy wheels, front cup holders and USB audio input. Reverse sensing system. Last but not least this car has bluetooth functionality, front power windows and come with red seats cover for whole car. KEEP SAFE ON THE RO

$21,000Negotiable
Elliminyt, VIC

24/03/2024

2010 MINI COOPER 6 SP AUTOMATIC 2D HATCHBACK

  • 151000 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 1.6L

PERFECTLY MAINTAINED & SERVICED CAR- VERY CLEAN THROUGHOUT INSIDE & OUT - GREAT FIRST CAR OR WEEKENDER CAR. DRIVES EXCELLENT Do not have the time to do a RWC Buyer to obtain own RWC Mechanically great

$9,500Negotiable
Plumpton, VIC

21/03/2024

Overview of the Mini Cooper

Overview of the Mini Cooper

In 2002, BMW gave the world a retro-inspired modern take on Britain's famous Mini.

It was much bigger and not as cleverly packaged, yet it has proved to a huge success despite its premium pricing.

It was more than a triumph of marketing, as the modern-day Mini Cooper very much imitated the fun, go-kart handling of the original.

In 2014, a five-door hatch was added to the regular Mini range that had previously centred around a three-door hatch and two-door convertible.

MINI COOPER GENERATIONS

2002-2007

2007-2014

2014 on

RUNNING COSTS

Fuel Consumption (2014 on)

1.5L 3-cylinder turbo diesel: 3.7 to 3.9 litres per 100km

1.5L 3-cylinder turbo: 4.7 to 5.3 litres per 100km

1.2L 3-cylinder turbo: 4.9 to 5.1 litres per 100km

2.0L 4-cylinder turbo: 5.5 to 6.9 litres per 100km

= Highly economical.

= Good economy.

= Average fuel use.

= Heavy consumption.

Servicing

Contact your nearest Mini dealership for servicing enquiries. Mini Cooper parts and accessories can be found on Gumtree.

SIMILAR MODELS TO MINI COOPER

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR: MINI COOPER (2014 ON)

Biggest potential for tears with a Mini Cooper is one that has been neglected by a previous owner with regard to servicing.

Serviced properly, these can be durable engines, but skipped oil changes won't be tolerated.

The first problem can be failure of the variable valve timing system which gives the engine its flexibility.

If oil has been allowed to become old and dirty, the little oilways that control the valve timing can clag up, wrecking the mechanism and leading to mayhem internally.

A mist of oil around the front of the cam cover is a bad sign, too, and suggests problems in the same area. But don't confuse a valve-timing oil leak with a failed rocker-cover gasket which is much easier and cheaper to repair and has been known to occur on these engines.

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