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Lotus Exige (S2)

2004–2011

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  • Lowest price

    $74,500

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    $74,500

    Since 2020 · n=1

  • Highest price

    $74,500

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    1

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 1 lots

Lotus Exige

Based on 1 verified auction result

HOLDAppreciatingmedium confidence

$62,688

Market value · recent verified sales

+23.6%

12-month change

Hold or Wait

Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.

Median sold price up 23.6% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.

MSRP

Collectibility

6/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

$103,330

+65%

5-Year Forecast

$122,113

+95%

Estimates pool 8 verified sales across United Kingdom, Australia, United States — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.

Market scores

38

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Excellent

85

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The Lotus Exige S2 in the Australian market is currently valued at a median of AUD $62,688, reflecting a year-on-year gain of 23.6 percent. With only one recorded transaction in the past twelve months, this is an extremely limited dataset that suggests caution around price certainty.

The appreciating classic classification and modest collectibility score of 6 point to genuine interest in the model, though the low desirability ranking and zero active listings underscore the tight supply environment. This combination typically characterises vehicles with loyal but niche followings rather than broad market appeal.

Illiquid market conditions are a defining characteristic of the Exige S2 in Australia. The single tracked sale over a full year means that buyers and sellers should expect extended search times and limited negotiating leverage, with each transaction representing a meaningful portion of the year's market activity.

The three-year and five-year base projections suggest appreciable gains ahead, with the model potentially reaching AUD $103,330 (64.8 percent appreciation) and AUD $122,113 (94.8 percent appreciation) respectively. These forecasts are anchored to the current trajectory and the apparent scarcity of examples changing hands locally.

Holding is the prudent posture for current owners given the upward trend and the illiquidity that would penalise a forced sale in the near term. Prospective buyers should approach any available examples as long-term holdings, as timing a purchase or exit in such a thin market remains inherently unpredictable.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value$62,688
  • Annual appr. rate+23.6%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
This model holds value better than its segment average — strong long-term hold.

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked8
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared8 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)$910
  • Maintenance$3,050
  • Storage$4,870
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost$8,830
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months1
  • Sell-Through100%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price$74,500
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range$74,500 – $74,500
  • Total Sales Tracked1

Recent sales

  • $74,500

    Collecting Cars · 5 Feb 2026

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