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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 thinly traded, with only five sales tracked in our database and no active listings at present. This scarcity of transaction data limits our ability to establish a reliable current median or track meaningful year-on-year price movement, making it difficult to assess recent market momentum with confidence.

Cars that do change hands tend to show very low mileage, averaging just under 9,500 miles, suggesting that surviving examples are predominantly garage-kept and lightly used. This preservation pattern is typical of low-volume British sports cars that have acquired collector status among a dedicated enthusiast base.

The S2 occupies the collectible tier with a score of 6, reflecting its appreciating classic classification and relatively limited production history. Desirability remains low in mainstream market terms, which aligns with the illiquid trading conditions and the challenge of finding willing buyers outside specialist circles.

The forward outlook shows modest growth expectations, with base-case projections of 9.5% appreciation over three years and 12.8% over five years. These gentle gains suggest the model is unlikely to experience sharp revaluation but may continue the gradual appreciation typical of British lightweight sports cars that retain strong engineering credentials and rising heritage value.

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.