Is the Lotus Exige a good investment?

The thesis

The Series 2 Exige with the naturally aspirated 1.8L Toyota 2ZZ-GE (190bhp) is the purest, lightest iteration before supercharging became standard in 2006. Weight under 900kg, manual-only, and mid-engined feedback that few modern cars can match. Values sit at £22–35k depending on condition and mileage. As the V6 Exige grew heavier and more complex, the NA S2 represents the last true Colin Chapman ethos. Residuals have been strong and are expected to strengthen further as scarcity bites.