Is a Lotus Exige a good investment?
When it comes to looking at the Exige as an investment, the good news is that it’s likely to hold onto around 59% of its value after three years. It should also be easy to find a buyer – the Exige has developed a strong and enthusiastic following among loyal devotees of Lotus.
How much does a Lotus Exige S cost?
Pricing for the 2008 Lotus Exige S starts around $62,000, with the sportier Exige S 240 close to $66,000.
How fast is the Lotus Exige S?
170mph
Specifications
| Engine | V6, 3456cc, supercharged |
|---|---|
| Max power | 345bhp @ 7000rpm |
| Max torque | 295lb ft @ 4500rpm |
| 0-60 | 3.8sec (claimed) |
| Top speed | 170mph (claimed) |
How reliable is Lotus Exige?
If we look at the Lotus Exige, the reviews are very similar to the Elise, with the reliability coming in even higher at four and five stars throughout. There were some problems reported with the clutch and suspension but again, the cause and extent of these issues is unknown.
Do Lotus Exige hold their value?
Surprisingly I have seen the Exiges retain the value around 50k and over with low miles. Not bad for a car that is 10 years old. New Elises and Exiges should not affect the earlier Exiges, due to quantity.
Do Lotus cars keep their value?
For our list of the best cars for depreciation for sale in the UK, we’ve given an average of the entire model range after three years and 36,000 miles….The UK’s top 10 slowest depreciating new cars.
| 10 | |
| Model | Lotus Evora |
| Average New price (£) | 87,320 |
| Average New Price Retained (%) | 61.4 |
| Average Depreciation (£) | -33,670 |
How many Lotus Exige are there in the US?
With power upgraded to 257 hp, and a high level of standard equipment, the Exige S 260 Final Edition was available in multiple colour choices from the full Lotus colour range. Only 30 examples of this Exige were built, all for the North American market.
Are all Lotus Exige Supercharged?
All variants of the Exige feature the Supercharged Toyota DOHC V6 from the Lotus Evora. The first Exige was based on the Elise and was known as the Exige Mk1. The philosophy behind the Exige was simple: more power, more grip and more downforce for those looking for a real track car.
What type of car is a Lotus Exige?
Sports car
The Lotus Exige /ɛɡˈziːʒ/ is a British two-door, two-seat sports car made by Lotus Cars since 2000….
| Lotus Exige | |
|---|---|
| Class | Sports car (S) |
| Body style | 2-door coupé 2-door roadster |
| Layout | Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Platform | Lotus Elise |
Are lotuses safe?
When taken by mouth: Lotus is LIKELY SAFE when eaten as food. However, there is not enough known about lotus to know if it is safe when used as a medicine. It can cause allergic reactions such as skinitching in some people.