How economical is a Mini Cooper S?

The official NEDC combined fuel economy for the MINI Cooper S 5-Door Hatch is 45.6 mpg, with CO2 emissions of 141 g/km. We managed to achieve 46.0mpg at 70mph, and 50mpg on a combination of motorways and A-roads. However after a week of mixed driving these impressive figures were brought down to an average of 36.7mpg.

Are Mini Coopers cheap to work on?

Despite MINI brand cars becoming more common, the repairs can be very expensive. So if you purchase one, be prepared for that if your car starts to have issues. It’s a small car. A lot of people complain that these cars have very little storage space.

How many miles does a 2003 Mini Cooper have?

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What kind of mpg does a Mini Cooper get?

On the other hand, rivals emit less CO2. In our True MPG tests, the Cooper 1.5-litre petrol returned 41.3mpg while the Cooper S returned a lower 37.2mpg. You get a choice of three Mini trim levels for the regular three-door models: Classic, Sport and Exclusive. The hot JCW sits at the top of the range.

Are there any downsides to owning a Mini Cooper?

The major downside of a MINI are repair costs. MINI dealerships can be VERY expensive. Parts are really expensive and then marked up on top of that by MINI dealerships by 200% or more. I’ve found that independant garages, while a bit less expensive, are not particularly good at diagnosing or troubleshooting MINIs.

What happens when you get out of warranty on a Mini Cooper?

Once your car is out of warranty, all repairs will need to be covered by you. There are extended warranty options, but those are expensive as well. Despite MINI brand cars becoming more common, the repairs can be very expensive. So if you purchase one, be prepared for that if your car starts to have issues.