2011 Ford Fiesta SE
Verdict #127 · 146,565 miles · VIN 3FADP4BJ8BM134965 · Stock #Not listed MOOSED
“The Fiesta asks $4,975; book says clean retail is under $3,800 — the math does not work.”
Pros
- 1.6L returns up to 38 MPG highway
- SE trim with sunroof and aluminum wheels
- Photographs clean on the Budget Corner lot
Cons
- $4,975 is well above Edmunds clean dealer retail ($3,027-$3,783)
- A 155,252-mile SE comp listed at $4,297 — cheaper with more miles
- 2011-2016 Fiesta automatics (PowerShift) are failure-prone — verify the transmission
Analysis
The Fiesta is a fine cheap commuter, but this one is not cheap enough. Edmunds clean dealer retail for a 2011 Fiesta SE runs $3,027-$3,783; Budget Corner wants $4,975 at 146,565 miles. A comparable 155,252-mile SE listed at $4,297 — $678 less with 9,000 more miles.
The bigger shadow is the transmission: if this car has the 6-speed PowerShift automatic, 2011-2016 Fiestas are infamous for shudder, hesitation, and expensive clutch-pack failures. The listing does not specify the gearbox. Either the price comes down or the transmission gets documented — ideally both.
Verdict: MOOSED. Over book, with a transmission question mark on top.
Market Comparison
- Edmunds clean dealer retail, 2011 Fiesta SE — $3,027-$3,783
- 2011 Fiesta SE, 155,252 mi — $4,297 (Edmunds, $1,156 below market)
- 2011 Fiesta SE, 130,786 mi — $4,995 ($198 below avg, Carsforsale)
- 2011 Fiesta SE, 135,505 mi — $3,995 (Edmunds, fair price)
The Original Listing
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