2011 Ford Fiesta SE or 2012 Mazda 3 hatchback?

I'm currently planning on buying a car for me to take to college and have narrowed it down to these two. I'm wondering which is the better car and which will last longer? Also I'm wondering which would be cheaper (on average) for insurance. I have USAA if that helps. Any input helps me out as I don't know too much about cars.

Does Ford ever sell their lender vehicles, I bought a fiesta that should be a lemon and want out?

Does Ford ever sell their lender vehicles, I bought a fiesta that should be a lemon and want out?!

Added (1). I bought a 2013 fiesta. About 500 miles later is when the chugging, grinding, and slipping started. Then, about 4 times in the last year, I've been entering a highway and the transmission stops and shutters while I'm left in the middle of the intersection. I'm wanting to get out of the car but can't afford much. I want a bigger car and wondered if Ford sells their lender cars under certain circumstances. I want the best deal I can get since its the car that's a PoS.

What is better to sell a car in the street or trade it to dealer?

I currently have two cars. One is paid for and the other one is a 2013 Ford Fiesta I owe about 11k and has 29k miles on it. A friend will give me $9500 but I have to pay the rest. If I do this I will not have a car as a back up or to travel because the paid off car is old and not reliable for long distance travel. What should I do. Sell the car to my friend or trade it off to a dealer and owe about the same?
Why? I'm just trying to get rid of the Ford cause its too small…

2012 Ford Fiesta for girl?

I might be purchasing a used 2012 Ford Fiesta soon. I'm a pretty short girl about 5"3 and don't like cars that I can't see past the dash well or see the road right infront of me. Is this car like that? I haven't test driven it yet but before I waste my time can anyone give me an idea? Also does it come standard with aux and keyless entry and have a decent sound system? Haven't been told this from the seller.

Brake/parking light problem?

I have a ford fiesta 1.2l year made 1999 recently i have noticed that my brake light comes on while driving it dosent affect the driving of the car i thought it may be the brake fluid but its fine over min but under max what els could this be?

Added (1). the light is on the dash bord (handbrake) not out side lights

Added (2). would i be able to check brake pads ect with out removing wheel