Is the Lotus Exige a good investment?

The thesis

The S2 Exige with supercharged Toyota 2ZZ engine (217–260bhp) offers unmatched weight-to-power and feedback in this price range. Under 900kg, it delivers raw driving purity that modern cars cannot replicate. Values have held remarkably well, with good S cars now £30k+ and 260 Sport models approaching £40k. As naturally aspirated sports cars from major marques climb, the Exige S2's Toyota reliability and Lotus handling magic make it a compelling hold.