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Is the Lotus Exige a good investment?
S2 (non-supercharged, 2004-2008)
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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