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Lotus Exige (S2)

2004–2011

Lotus Exige

Based on 5 verified auction results

No signal yet

Market value · recent verified sales

Price History

Jul 2023Today

MSRP

Collectibility

6/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£0

+10%

5-Year Forecast

£0

+13%

Market scores

30

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Moderate

50

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The Lotus Exige S2 market in the UK remains thin, with only five recorded sales tracked over the available period and no active listings at present. This scarcity of transaction data makes near-term price signals difficult to establish, though the car carries a collectibility score of 6 and is classified as an appreciating classic.

Cars transacted have averaged 9,466 miles, suggesting that surviving examples tend to be lightly used and well-preserved. This low average mileage is typical for a specialist British sports car where owners often drive sparingly and maintain condition carefully.

Liquidity is constrained, reflecting the Exige S2's niche appeal within an already selective market. With negligible current listings and only a handful of annual transactions, buyers and sellers should expect extended search periods and limited negotiating leverage from comparable sales data.

The appreciating classic designation and modest collectibility score indicate the model has foundational appeal, though desirability remains low relative to higher-profile Lotus variants. Production volumes and original retail pricing are not available in current records, limiting context on rarity or original positioning.

Base projections suggest modest upward movement over three and five years, at 9.5 percent and 12.8 percent respectively. These conservative growth assumptions reflect the car's illiquid status and low contemporary desirability, though the appreciating classic framework implies underlying structural support for value retention in the medium term.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

UK Park (DVLA)

  • Still licensed19
  • SORN'd (off-road)16
  • Total in DVLA records35
  • All Lotus Exiges192
DVLA quarterly data, last updated 2025 Q4. Licensed = currently taxed and on the road. SORN = registered as off-road (storage, restoration).

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)£450
  • Maintenance£900
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£3,750
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

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Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months1
  • Sell-Through20%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£29,400
  • Avg Mileage at Sale9,466 mi
  • Recent Price Range£13,500 – £48,000
  • Total Sales Tracked5

Recent sales

  • £48,000

    Collecting Cars · 18 Sept 2025

  • £33,000

    Collecting Cars · 7 Apr 2025

  • £23,750

    Collecting Cars · 29 Dec 2024

  • £28,752

    Collecting Cars · 19 May 2024

  • £13,500

    Collecting Cars · 24 Jul 2023

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.