Is the Lotus Exige a good investment?

The thesis

The S2 Exige S pairs Toyota 1.8L supercharged power (220-240bhp variants) with Lotus's bonded aluminium chassis in a raw, track-focused package. Manual gearbox, hydraulic steering, sub-1,000kg weight. Median values sit around £39k with supercharged S models from £23k upward. Special editions (Cup 260, Roger Becker) have passed £30k but standard low-mileage cars offer better value-appreciation ratio per specialists. The analog purity thesis is strong, but Lotus badge limits liquidity vs Porsche.