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Is the Lotus Exige a good investment?

S2 (non-supercharged, 2004-2008)

Score
63
Price cycle
Early
Typical price
£26,000-£38,000
Confidence
Medium

The thesis

S2 Exige with Toyota 2ZZ engine offers the ultimate naturally aspirated Exige experience before forced induction. Fixed roof, aggressive aero, wider front track than 111R, and sharper turn-in. More focused than Elise but still usable on road. Production numbers low, especially in base (non-240R, non-S) form. Values have stayed below supercharged variants, but the NA purity and lighter weight will be prized as the market matures. Currently £28-36k for good examples—high but justified by rarity and dynamics.

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