Lotus Exige (S2)
2004–2011

Based on 5 verified auction results
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Market value · recent verified sales
Price History
MSRP
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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
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)£450
- Maintenance£900
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost£3,750
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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
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.