Tips on Buying Cars: Ford Focus - Too good to be true?, mechanic check, focus zx5

Question
2007 Ford Focus ZX5 (SE) 18000 miles $8995.  CARFAX record appears to be clean. Is this too good to be true?
VIN 1FAFP37N27W234730.

Answer
Tom,

Have you actually seen this vehicle?  Does it have any damage?  If not, then I would at least have your own mechanic check that vehicle out.  It seems hard to believe, but it may not be.  I would check, the vehicle out thoroughly because it may be a very good deal.

Hope this helps.

Thanks - Jb