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Is the Lotus Exige a good investment?
S2 naturally aspirated (2004–2006)
The thesis
The overlooked NA S2: 1.8L Toyota 2ZZ-GE, 190hp, manual, under 900kg. Currently £19–28k – well below supercharged S variants. Purest expression of Lotus philosophy: light, communicative, affordable. Market has favoured forced-induction specials but NA examples offer raw analogue experience at a steep discount. As values for special-edition Lotuses rise, the overlooked base may follow. Fits budget squarely, reliable Toyota engine, low running costs.
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