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Is the Lotus Exige a good investment?
S2 S / S 240 (2006–2009)
The thesis
The supercharged S2 Exige variants (217–252hp) deliver pure analogue driving thrills with Toyota reliability, manual gearbox, and sub-1,000kg weight. Recent UK sales show £28k–£40k for good examples with moderate mileage. Highly usable track-day weapon that's genuinely drivable on road. Values have held well and the model's purity appeals to purists seeking the antithesis of modern turbocharged complexity.
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