Lotus Exige

https://bringatrailer.com/lotus/exige/ · 111 completed auctions · 60 read in depth · compiled 2026-08-07 · 1 parts/memorabilia listing excluded

The figures below were computed by an earlier build of the analysis and do not carry later corrections to it. Refreshing this case file recomputes them from the same cars.

BaT files wheels, seats, engines and memorabilia under the same model page as the cars. 1 such listing was removed before any figure below was computed — e.g. No Reserve: 16×6″ and 17×7.5″ Forged Wheels for Lotus.

A 77.5%-sell-through market where the badge on the engine cover matters more than anything else: sub-$50k for a tired 2006 NA car, $130k+ for a 27-off S260 Sport, and a soft -5.7% drift over the last twelve months.

The market

Across 111 completed BaT auctions the Exige has sold 86 times (77.5% sell-through) at a median of $58,000 and a mean of $61,063, with the middle half of the market between $48,313 and $70,375 and a full range of $31,750 to $132,321. The long trend has been up — median by year runs $43,000 (2019), $51,875 (2020), $57,033 (2021), $62,000 (2022), $69,000 (2023) — but it has flattened and slightly reversed: $62,500 in 2024, $70,000 in 2025, $68,000 across five 2026 sales, and a trailing-twelve-month median of $66,000 against $70,000 the year before, i.e. -5.7%. This is not a collapsing market; it is a market where the very good cars have re-rated hard and the ordinary ones have not moved.

The spread is enormous and it is almost entirely explained by variant and mileage, not condition. The top of the book is the S260 Sport (27 imported for 2010): 11k-Mile 2010 Lotus Exige S 260 Sport at $132,321, 6k-Mile 2010 Lotus Exige S 260 Sport at $96,000, 12k-Mile 2010 Lotus Exige S 260 Sport at $96,000, and 2010 Lotus Exige S 260 Sport at $81,158. Next comes the Final Edition — 2011 Lotus Exige S 260 Final Edition Matte Black made $111,111 in December 2025, a record a commenter flagged as such, while 2,800-Mile 2011 Lotus Exige S 260 Final Edition failed to sell at $102,500. Below that the S240 clusters $60k–$91k depending almost purely on odometer: 9k-Mile 2008 Lotus Exige S 240 at $90,909, 1,900-Mile 2008 Lotus Exige S 240 at $88,500, 13k-Mile 2008 Lotus Exige S 240 at $83,500, versus 27k-Mile 2008 Lotus Exige S 240 at $62,000 and 48k-Mile 2010 Lotus Exige S 240 unsold at $55,000. The 2007–08 Exige S sits $49k–$78k, and the 2006 naturally aspirated car $46k–$78k.

The counterintuitive finding is that the genuine race cars are the cheap end. 2007 Lotus Exige Cup 255 — a documented 2010 SCCA World Challenge Long Beach class winner — brought $40,000. 2,300-Mile 2007 Lotus Sport Exige Cup 255, with 1,420 indicated miles, brought $43,043 and was called a "steal" in-thread. Original-Owner 2007 Lotus Exige Cup 255 failed at $32,750. No title, motorsport VIN, expired safety kit and federal seizure risk cost roughly half the value of an equivalently rare road car. The V6 Cups are better regarded but still constrained: 2013 Lotus Exige S V6 Cup at $91,500 in 2024, and a second 2013 Lotus Exige S V6 Cup that missed reserve at $63k and closed post-auction at $64,000 in June 2026.

The 25 no-sales tell the second story. Reserves are routinely set $10k–$30k above where the room is. 2,300-Mile 2007 Lotus Exige S stalled at $72,000 with 2,300 miles; 16k-Mile 2007 Lotus Exige S stalled at $48,000 with a commenter insisting it was "20-30k below where the market is at"; 9k-Mile 2009 Lotus Exige S 260 with claimed Seinfeld provenance stalled at $93,500. Meanwhile no-reserve cars consistently clear: No Reserve: 1,700-Mile 2010 Lotus Exige S 240 at $73,240 despite a cracked-block history, No Reserve: 24k-Mile 2007 Lotus Exige S at $53,500, No Reserve: 36k-Mile 2007 Lotus Exige S at $53,400. The published colour medians (Phantom Black $63,000 n=7, Chrome Orange $62,000 n=7, Storm Titanium $58,075 n=8) are too confounded by variant mix to be read as colour premiums on their own — but Chrome Orange cars repeatedly set records within their own variant, which is the more useful signal.

What moves the price

Median by exterior colour

Known issues

Pre-purchase checklist

• Establish the exact variant and build number against the Lotus Certificate of Vehicle Provenance before you look at anything else — S260 Sport, Final Edition, Club Racer and S240 are separated by $30k+ and the threads show BaT itself getting the spec wrong (the carbon-fibre claims on 2,800-Mile 2011 Lotus Exige S 260 Final Edition had to be corrected by four commenters).
• Confirm the instrument cluster is original; if replaced, demand the dealer odometer sticker and the invoice showing mileage at swap, as on 2008 Lotus Exige S 240 ($74,000).
• Photograph the transaxle sticker under the shifter cables to settle LSD versus open — 'LAP' suffix means factory LSD.
• Have the valve cover pulled and both cams photographed on any 2ZZ car, plus compression/leakdown on supercharged examples over 30k miles.
• Get the car on a lift and inspect the rear clamshell for orange peel, mismatched texture and stress cracks around the wing mounts and lettering; paint meters do not work on composite, so use texture, panel gaps and shop invoices instead.
• Check the outer rear toe links for OEM ball-joint items versus an InoKinetic/Sector111/Nitron replacement kit; price the job into your bid if untouched.
• Establish whether the radiator is still the OEM plastic-end-tank unit — replacement is a clamshell-off job — and whether the intercooler has side-scoop ducting if track use is planned.
• Read the DOT date codes on the tyres in the listing photos and check harness/fire-bottle expiry tags.
• On any modified car, confirm the stock ECU, catalytic converter and exhaust are physically included, and pull codes yourself — several sellers here had the pipes but no stock ECU.
• For limited-edition cars, verify the seats and aero against a sister-car owner or the registry; correct Club Racer and S260 Sport seats are effectively unobtainable.
• Run all HVAC fan speeds (blower resistor pack), check the roof liner and boot for water staining, and fit and remove the roof panel — one seller admitted it hadn't been on the car in 15-16 years.
• Ask for a driving video with a full pull to redline; several threads show poor or absent video suppressing the price, and it is the cheapest way to hear a rough 2ZZ.

Ask the seller

1. Is the instrument cluster the original unit? If not, at what mileage was it replaced, by whom, and do you have the odometer sticker?
2. Has the valve cover ever been off? Will you pull it and photograph both cams before the auction ends?
3. What does the transaxle sticker say — is there a factory LSD, and can you send a photo of it?
4. Has any clamshell ever been repaired, repainted or replaced, and can you send me the body shop invoice rather than the Carfax?
5. Are the outer rear toe links still the original ball-joint type?
6. Is the radiator original, and when was the cooling system last flushed?
7. What are the DOT date codes on the tyres, and how old are the harnesses and fire bottle?
8. Does the car have a current, valid emissions certificate in the state I'd register it in, and do you have the stock ECU, cat and exhaust — not just the pipes?
9. Which factory parts are missing? Seats, wheels, muffler, wing, roof panel, tool kit, window sticker, Certificate of Provenance.
10. Was the car ever tracked, by whom, and can you produce an ECU dump showing high-rpm running hours?
11. Why are you selling after this length of ownership, and how many miles have you personally added?
12. For any modified car making over stock power: has 3rd/4th gear been upgraded, and has the transaxle been apart?

Walk away when

• An ultra-low odometer paired with expensive engine or suspension work in the invoices. No Reserve: 1,700-Mile 2010 Lotus Exige S 240 showed a cracked block, worn intake cam and suspension issues at under 1,700 miles; VerbalDiarrhea noted '1,568 miles in the first four months, then took another 16 years to log an additional 145 miles' while ~$13,000 of work was being invoiced.
• Collision damage disclosed only after commenter pressure. On that same 1,700-mile car the front and rear clamshell tyre-barrier collision came out mid-auction, and 16k-Mile 2007 Lotus Exige S carried an undisclosed 2012 track crash that the seller himself only learned of during listing research.
• 'Clean Carfax' presented as proof of no bodywork. Multiple cars here have documented clam replacement, repaints or total-loss history behind clean or misleading reports — 27k-Mile 2008 Lotus Exige S 240, 2007 Lotus Exige S (RNM $40,000, rebuilt title with 'Non USA' brand), and No Reserve: Supercharged 2006 Lotus Exige with a July 2009 rear-end entry.
• Sellers who claim 'all original' then concede PPF, aftermarket consoles or wrapped panels. 10k-Mile 2006 Lotus Exige claimed '0 paint work ever' then disclosed front-half PPF and needed a post-auction deal at $62,500; on 12k-Mile 2007 Lotus Exige S, 93FDguy proved the centre console and painted HVAC bezel were not factory.
• Absent or evasive sellers. Supercharged 2006 Lotus Exige died at $45,000 with an undiagnosed CEL and four replies in 85 comments; No Reserve: 24k-Mile Modified 2007 Lotus Exige S went to hammer with the seller 'MIA' and the winning bidder immediately noting it 'needs 3-4k body work.'
• Quick flips. 13k-Mile 2008 Lotus Exige S 240 was bought in May 2026 and relisted almost immediately; 12k-Mile 2010 Lotus Exige S 260 Sport was flipped to eBay at $99,979 within weeks; No Reserve: 24k-Mile Modified 2007 Lotus Exige S was resold 15 months after purchase having eaten a supercharger rebuild.
• Unanswered structural questions. On 2013 Lotus Exige S V6 Cup, gcxnirvana asked why the lower driver-side VIN tag was gone and got no reply — on a track-only car with no title, that is a walk-away.
• Fleet or rental history. 48k-Mile 2010 Lotus Exige S 240 appeared to have been in Classic Car Club Manhattan's rental fleet per fan_f1; the seller neither confirmed nor denied, and it failed at $55,000.
• Repeat catalytic converter failure. On that same car the cat needed replacing after ~10,874 miles; ToughQuestions asked whether fuel-trim or compression testing had been done to rule out an underlying combustion problem. No answer.
• Track-only cars marketed as street-registerable. On 2007 Lotus Exige Cup 255 the seller claimed Texas registration was possible despite a Motorsport VIN — FB73tii's correction is the one to believe.

Budget

Driver-grade, road-legal, sorted: $48k-$58k. That buys a 2006 NA car or a 2007-08 Exige S with 25k-50k miles, some cosmetic honesty and known history — see No Reserve: 36k-Mile 2007 Lotus Exige S at $53,400, No Reserve: 24k-Mile 2007 Lotus Exige S at $53,500 and 32k-Mile 2006 Lotus Exige at $52,525. Expect to spend $3-5k on tyres, toe links, a radiator and a headliner. Strong car: $62k-$80k. A low-mileage S240 with documented service and no clam stories, or an unusually good NA car in a rare colour — 16k-Mile 2010 Lotus Exige S 240 at $63,000, 2008 Lotus Exige S 240 at $74,000, 12k-Mile 2007 Lotus Exige S at $78,000, 13k-Mile 2008 Lotus Exige S 240 at $83,500. Best-in-class: $90k-$135k, and only for the top variants. Sub-10k-mile S240s land $88k-$91k (1,900-Mile 2008 Lotus Exige S 240 at $88,500; 9k-Mile 2008 Lotus Exige S 240 at $90,909); Final Editions $100k-$111k; S260 Sports $96k-$132k. Club Racers are their own market at $68k-$81k, and utterly dependent on the original seats being present. Track-only Cup cars, however rare, sit at $32k-$46k for the four-cylinders and $64k-$91k for the V6 Cups — buy one only if you already own a trailer and a paddock.

Outliers

11k-Mile 2010 Lotus Exige S 260 Sport $132,321

The high-water mark for the model, 2.3x the all-time median. The only 2010 S260 Sport in Chrome Orange per the registry, 11k miles, full factory carbon package, 50-state smog legal. Even existing owner EldonZ recalibrated in the thread: 'I've always said I wouldn't talk to anyone about selling mine for less than 100K and this is proving that number maybe a little low.'

2011 Lotus Exige S 260 Final Edition Matte Black $111,111

Record for a Final Edition, #5 of 25, and achieved despite 19,056 miles, a retrofitted AIM cluster, a Carfax mileage error, an unresolved OBD-II/California smog problem and a wrap only months old over unverified matte paint. A top-tier dealer's reputation and a well-received livery carried it; 6TVRs conceded 'I almost dare say the matte black livery would not warrant bids this high!'

2,300-Mile 2007 Lotus Sport Exige Cup 255 $43,043

A factory Cup 255 with 1,420 genuine miles, FIA cage, air jacks and AP Racing brakes for less than a 41k-mile road Exige S. No title, no dyno, no compression figures, and a seller who had misread km as miles. lotushack: 'Deal? He got a STEAL!!!' This is the clearest evidence that titles, not rarity, set the floor on this model.

2007 Lotus Exige Cup 255 $40,000

A genuine Cup 255 with a documented 2010 SCCA World Challenge GTS pole and win at Long Beach — SOSLLC1 called it 'grail-level stuff for Lotus fans' — sold for less than a scruffy road car. Motorsport VIN, no odometer, a missing diffuser, an unanswered challenge to its '255' designation, and a 13-year documentation gap did the damage.

No Reserve: 37k-Mile 2010 Lotus Exige S 240 $60,500

One of 26 US 2010 S240s, one of seven in Phantom Black, sold on just four bids at $60,500 when informed owners expected $70k+. acm388: 'Wow, thought for sure this would be at least $10k over this.' Seized alignment points left unfixed, brakes that 'require pumping to gain pedal feel,' an LSD claim that had to be retracted and an October listing date all conspired.

18k-Mile 2006 Lotus Exige $75,000

A record for a naturally aspirated Exige — qu1Z called it a 'record breaking non-supercharged exige bid war' — driven by original ownership, Chrome Orange (1 of 51), original Star Shield and a third-party in-person inspection by Yavuz914 that found only three flaws. The winning bidder openly said he was 'happy to overspend.'

9k-Mile 2009 Lotus Exige S 260 $93,500

Failed to sell at $93,500 despite being a pre-facelift S260 Sport in unique Kawasaki Lime Green with claimed Jerry Seinfeld provenance. No documentation for the celebrity claim, full PPF preventing paint inspection, a racing harness on a car said never to have been tracked, and an inferred $100k+ reserve. Provenance you can't paper is provenance you can't monetise.

1,700-Mile 2008 Lotus Exige S 240 $69,000

A 1,700-mile, one-owner, stock S240 that made only $69,000 — well under the $77.5k-$90.9k band its peers achieved — because the oil had not been changed in roughly 14 years. gusbat: 'if the seller had invested about 3000 bucks in yearly maintenance... he would have netted another 15 grand.' Preservation without maintenance is not preservation.

Verdict

The Exige is a two-tier market and you should decide which tier you're in before you bid. If you want to drive it, the value is a 2007-08 Exige S or an early S240 at $55k-$70k with documented toe links, a replaced radiator, an honest clamshell and a seller who answers questions in the thread — the platform's mechanicals are genuinely robust (owners in these threads report 90,000-mile cars with 'ZERO mechanical issues outside of consumables'), and the money goes into bodywork and cooling, not engines. If you want an appreciating asset, only the S260 Sport, the Final Edition and, at a lower level, the Club Racer have shown real separation, and you will pay $90k-$132k with no discount for stories. Avoid the middle trap: a paint-corrected, PPF-wrapped, half-documented low-mileage car at $80k+ is where the last twelve months' -5.7% has bitten hardest. And treat any track-only Cup car as a hobby purchase, not an investment — the record says the market discounts a missing title by roughly half regardless of what the car won.

Several limits. The transmission statistic (Manual, median $63,500, n=44) is meaningless — every US Exige is a manual, so it merely restates the analysed subset. The colour medians (Phantom Black $63,000 n=7, Chrome Orange $62,000 n=7, Storm Titanium $58,075 n=8) mix S240s, S260s and NA 2006 cars, so they measure variant mix at least as much as colour; my colour claims rest instead on within-variant comparisons and are supported by only two or three cars each. Yearly medians are thin — n=2 in 2018, n=5 in 2026 — so the year-over-year direction is noisier than it looks. The mileage table covers 41 of 111 cars. Variant-level claims for the S260 Sport rest on four sales and the Final Edition on two (one of which failed to sell). Most importantly, essentially everything in the 'known issues' section is drawn from anonymous comment threads: the cam-wipe frequency is actively disputed in-thread (AlanRhodes says he's owned three affected cars; Just_Ed says it's 'blown out of proportion'), the toe-link warning comes from a handful of owners rather than a Lotus service bulletin, and celebrity-provenance and rental-fleet allegations were never documented. Weight them as informed suspicion, not verified fact, and let a marque PPI settle each one.

Bidding patterns

Comparables read in depth (60)

13k-Mile 2008 Lotus Exige S 240

$83,500

2026-07-29 · 13,000 mi · manual · burnt orange

A spectacular low-mileage 1-of-4 Burnt Orange Exige with premium carbon-fiber cosmetics and solid mechanical upgrades that was impulse-purchased by a serial collector in May 2026, then swiftly flipped within months of arrival — raising questions about whether the 'celebrity' prior ownership history and AiM lap timer reflect genuine track duty that the seller prudently avoids documenting.

Missing original parts · Potential heat soak on track · Seller purchased car in May 2026 while en route from California, believing it was a different rare variant (Chrome Orange twin), then immediately listed it 'with a newborn arriving this fall' — suggests rushed flip despite claims of careful due diligence · Missing factory muffler and all original seats/wheels — full originality not retained by previous owner

2013 Lotus Exige S V6 Cup

$64,000

2026-06-18 · 7,000 mi · manual · white

Exceedingly rare mid-engine track weapon with strong documented provenance but unresolved questions about VIN tag removal and cumulative damage history that kept it below reserve until an off-auction deal sealed the sale.

VIN tag removal on lower driver side · VIN tag removal not explained by seller · Fiberglass stress cracks indicate potential chassis/body flex issues or past track incidents

Original-Owner 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer

$68,000

2026-06-05 · 60,000 mi · manual · sky blue

A well-maintained one-of-20 US Club Racer extensively and professionally modified over 15 years by a dedicated Lotus enthusiast, but with the original interior removed and incomplete documentation of certain modifications—solid investment if the buyer can verify the quality of work and accepts the permanent loss of originality.

Original seats not included with car · Limited slip differential incorrectly listed · Seller (second owner) does not possess complete documentation or knowledge of modifications made by original owner over 15 years · Original interior components (seats, potentially others) no longer with vehicle despite claimed spare parts

No Reserve: 1,700-Mile 2010 Lotus Exige S 240

$73,240

2026-04-02 · 1,700 mi · manual · phantom black

A comprehensively repaired track-damaged Exige with a replaced engine and significant service history that was aggressively driven early then parked for years, sold at a fair no-reserve price to an engaged buyer despite seller omissions about collision damage and a suspicious mileage timeline.

cracked engine block requiring full short block replacement · worn intake camshaft at low mileage · massive mileage spike inconsistency: 1,568 miles added in first four months, then only 132 miles in 16 years despite ongoing repairs and modifications · omission of front/rear clamshell collision damage from initial listing; only disclosed after persistent commenter questions

10k-Mile 2006 Lotus Exige

$62,500

2026-03-09 · 10,000 mi · manual · storm titanium metallic

A genuinely rare and low-mileage first-generation NA Exige in a desirable color hampered by undisclosed PPF, unverified service records, and steering wear inconsistent with stated mileage—sold below reserve at $62.5k via post-auction negotiation, suggesting market skepticism of seller's perfection claims.

Limited service documentation · Radiator plastic end caps durability · Seller's initial claim of 'all original' and '0 paint work ever' contradicted by subsequent disclosure of PPF (paint protection film) on hood, fenders, and bumper · Service records not substantiated on paper; prior owner verbal claims cannot be independently verified, shops include one that is now closed

2,300-Mile 2007 Lotus Exige S

Reserve not met

2026-02-16 · 2,300 mi · manual · phantom black

A visually pristine 2007 Exige S with genuine low mileage but questionable interior condition details and 17-year-old original tires—strong fundamentals undermined by reserve disconnect and deferred maintenance risk.

Original tires age-related safety concern · Interior presentation inconsistent with ultra-low mileage claim · Reserve not met at $72,000, suggesting seller expectations misaligned with market · Vague service history: 'fluid changes reportedly recently performed' lacks specifics on what, when, or by whom

2011 Lotus Exige S 260 Final Edition Matte Black

$111,111

2025-12-30 · 19,056 mi · manual · matte black with green and yellow lotus vinyl livery

Ultra-rare Canadian-market Final Edition with a stunning factory-backed Lotus livery wrap and solid provenance from a top BaT dealer, but California emissions registration remains unresolved and should be a contingency for local buyers.

OBD-II connection failure at California smog test · Mileage discrepancy on Carfax · Vehicle passed through multiple owners in short time (previous owner traded 6 cars for Singer, kept this for reportedly few months); no pre-wrap photos from Steve (previous owner) · Wrap is new (only months old), masking original appearance and condition of matte black paint

2007 Lotus Exige Cup 255

$40,000

2025-12-08 · manual · red

A genuine Long Beach race-winning Exige Cup 255 with bona fide provenance and recent mechanical service, but missing diffuser and original components, legally un-registerable as a road car, and with a seller who misunderstands or dismisses the motorsport-VIN constraint.

Missing rear diffuser · Original rear wing replaced · Motorsport VIN (12th digit 'H' denotes LHD Motorsport) legally cannot be registered on US roads per FB73tii, though seller claimed it could be registered in Texas—potential legal exposure · Original rear diffuser is missing; balance of aero package compromised

No Reserve: 24k-Mile 2007 Lotus Exige S

$53,500

2025-09-30 · 24,000 mi · manual · magnetic blue metallic

Well-recommissioned 2007 Exige S with confirmed factory LSD and striking rare Magnetic Blue paint, but hindered by undocumented prior ownership gap, seller's initial specification assumptions, and lack of compelling driving video that likely suppressed final price below comparable recent Lotus auctions.

Seller initially 'assumed' LSD presence without documentation, required community pressure to verify part number · Long-term storage history under previous owner in Texas raises potential unknown maintenance gaps

10k-Mile 2006 Lotus Exige

Reserve not met

2025-09-03 · 10,000 mi · manual · chili red

Low-mileage Chili Red Exige with show-winning color and documented dealer service is undermined by an unrepaired 2016 rear impact, 2023 rodent-damage electrical overhaul, and an undisclosed lien that prevented meeting reserve at $47k.

Rear clamshell damage · Rodent damage history · Rear clamshell damage never repaired since 2016 accident, creating uncertainty about structural alignment and long-term implications · Rodent damage in 2023 required extensive electrical replacement; unknown if fully resolved

16k-Mile 2007 Lotus Exige S

Reserve not met

2025-09-02 · 16,000 mi · manual · storm titanium metallic

A mechanically sound, low-mileage 2007 Exige S with bulletproof Toyota internals and thorough recent maintenance, but cosmetic shortcuts (vinyl-wrapped panels, bed-liner splitter, gutted AC, prior gasket failure) and heavy prior modification history left it unable to meet reserve despite reaching $48k, suggesting buyer concerns about provenance and long-term reliability outweighed its genuine strengths.

Non-functional air conditioning · Tires need replacement · rear fiberglass shell repainted following dent from low-speed impact · side scoops, rear wing, and front covers refinished (likely wrapped in black vinyl as user Just_Ed theorizes)

18k-Mile 2006 Lotus Exige

$75,000

2025-05-28 · 18,000 mi · manual · chrome orange

A genuinely unicorn one-owner NA Exige with impeccable provenance and minimal mileage, marred only by deferred maintenance on consumables and a long-stored roof panel, that commanded a record non-supercharged price due to rarity and condition.

Worn rear right tire · Tires need replacement · No definitive LSD confirmation from seller despite being asked; seller initially said 'I don't know' then provided photos but never verbally confirmed the finding · Removable roof panel has been stored off the car for 15-16 years; potential seal/fit issues upon reinstallation not tested

Supercharged 2006 Lotus Exige

$65,000

2025-05-01 · 27,000 mi · manual · black

A thoroughly modified, well-documented 2006 Exige with a full BOE REV 400 supercharger kit tuned in-house by BOE's lead, minimal real-world use, recent service, and clean Carfax, but hampered by a lien, thin mileage accumulation history, and inherited minor cosmetic quirks that were disclosed transparently.

Lien on title requiring payoff before transfer · Only 500 miles added by current owner over approximately 3 years of ownership (purchased June 2022, sold May 2025) raises questions about usage/motivation to sell

6k-Mile 2010 Lotus Exige S 240

$75,000

2025-03-28 · 6,000 mi · manual · silver

A genuinely well-preserved, low-mileage Exige S 240 with quality upgrades and recent service, though the original owner's possible track use history remains unconfirmed and should be verified before purchase.

Original owner's tracking history unclear: seller acknowledges he did not track the car but cannot definitively rule out first owner tracked it; Kanghm32 found forum evidence of original owner mentioning sale around 2013 which may indicate track use but seller disputes · Car shows 6k miles total with 3k miles added under current ownership (since 2013) despite seller claiming not to drive it much; yellowvert (established Exige S260 owner) stated they put about 2k miles per year on theirs, suggesting the 3k miles over ~12 years is unusually low or car ownership may predate seller's stated 2013 purchase

12k-Mile 2007 Lotus Exige S

$78,000

2025-03-25 · 12,000 mi · manual · british racing green

Exceptional low-mileage BRG Exige S with desirable equipment and comprehensive documentation, but interior trim customizations were misrepresented as factory original and tire age warrants replacement soon after purchase.

Center console and interior trim authenticity · Interior trim pieces claimed as factory original but appear to be aftermarket upgrades; seller initially defended but ultimately acknowledged custom nature after commenter research · HVAC bezel painted non-factory color; not standard on other 2007-2008 examples

48k-Mile 2010 Lotus Exige S 240

Reserve not met

2025-03-21 · 48,000 mi · manual · phantom black

A mechanically sound but cosmetically and logistically compromised rare Exige with a persistent emissions issue rooted in either poor prior use (rental fleet exposure) or undiagnosed engine/fueling problems, sold by a dealer unwilling to fully disclose its history or commit to fixing known defects before delivery.

Check Engine Light - catalytic converter efficiency · Seller withheld specific check engine code (P0420) until directly pressed by multiple commenters; initially only said it was 'related to the oxygen sensor' · Catalytic converter required replacement after only 4 years and ~10,874 miles since prior replacement in 2020, suggesting possible underlying fueling or combustion issues despite seller's dismissal of this concern

Modified 2006 Lotus Sport Exige Cup 240

$46,000

2025-01-13 · manual · phantom black

Build #001 of the Sport Exige Cup 240 with a 2021 Monkeywrench-built engine and fresh service work, but true mileage is unknown, street-legality is impossible, and the compression ratio demands race fuel—a premium track-only investment sold on certificate of origin alone.

Mileage unknown · Street legality concerns · No title or registration; sold on Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin only · Odometer removed by previous owner; true mileage unknown since 2018

Supercharged 2006 Lotus Exige

Reserve not met

2024-12-02 · 18,000 mi · manual · solar yellow metallic

A genuinely rare and well-built supercharged Exige undercut by seller's refusal to diagnose a check engine light and near-total absence from the auction conversation, ultimately failing to meet reserve despite strong late bidding.

Check engine light illuminated · No catalytic converter; emissions compliance uncertain · Seller failed to retrieve and disclose check engine light diagnostic code despite repeated requests from multiple commenters · Seller nearly absent from comment thread (4 responses across 85 comments) despite critical unanswered questions affecting bid confidence

21k-Mile 2006 Lotus Exige

$52,000

2024-11-25 · 21,000 mi · manual · krypton green

A rare Krypton Green 2006 Exige with exceptional low mileage, thoughtful track-focused mods, and documented service, though reserve was not met at auction and BaT subsidized the sale—a clean example that nonetheless sold below seller expectations at $52k.

Previous owner (jordanpryce) inquired about fate of Elise soft-top mod, suggesting car may have had non-stock roof configuration that is no longer present · AC repair history across multiple shops mentioned in comments, though current seller and previous owner both deny issues

2007 Lotus Exige S

Reserve not met

2024-11-01 · 50,000 mi · manual · arctic silver metallic

Meticulously restored 2007 Exige S with impressive 300-hp supercharger build and full engine rebuild, but salvage title, non-CARB-compliant kit, prior total loss, and recent catastrophic engine failure (now remedied) carry meaningful risk and regulatory exposure that prevent this from being an unqualified bargain despite seller's transparency and build quality.

Previous total loss / rebuilt title history · Engine failure at first trackday · Rebuilt title with 'Non USA' brand—seller unsure of origin; potential Canadian history unclear · Engine replaced, then catastrophically failed at first trackday due to user error at high rpm; second engine now installed with ~1k miles break-in

2013 Lotus Exige S V6 Cup

$91,500

2024-10-01 · 3,000 mi · manual · british racing green

A genuine, ultra-rare US-market V6 Cup with pristine mileage and recent service, but unresolved questions about prior mileage history and a soft prior ownership provenance (street-driven versus track-only design intent) warrant pre-purchase verification before taking title.

Mileage discrepancy allegation · mileage discrepancy allegation from independent viewer (Madee at Marino Motor Sports) that seller denies but remains unresolved · car was registered in Montana despite being located in California at time of sale, raising questions about title chain

11k-Mile 2006 Lotus Exige

Reserve not met

2024-09-25 · 11,000 mi · manual · aspen white

Exceptionally low-mileage, well-maintained 2006 Exige with transparent ownership history and recent major service, but rear clamshell repainting, aged tires, and unaddressed blower resistor issue are minor concerns offset by meticulous documentation and clean Carfax, though reserve unmet suggests pricing mismatch with market appetite.

rear clamshell cracked paint and repair/repaint · Star Shield paint protection film was removed, raising questions about prior damage or aesthetic concerns · rear clamshell cracking and repainting suggests potential manufacturing or climate stress issue

9k-Mile 2009 Lotus Exige S 260

Reserve not met

2024-08-27 · 9,000 mi · manual · kawasaki lime green

A genuinely rare pre-facelift 2009 Exige S260 Sport in a claimed one-off factory color with verifiable low mileage and professional modifications, but unconfirmed celebrity provenance, unresolved taillight issues, suspicious lack of original documentation from Seinfeld era, and a failed reserve suggest seller's $100k+ target outpaced market appetite at time of sale.

Unverified celebrity provenance: seller claims Jerry Seinfeld ownership but possesses no original documentation; relies on online references. rcm4bonds claims to have original NY State Certificate of Title in Seinfeld's name (dated 5/01/09) and window sticker but these were never independently verified in the thread. · Mileage consistency unclear: car showed ~6,700 miles when seller purchased in 2018; seller added ~2,300 miles over 6 years (avg ~380 mi/yr). Total 9k miles across entire car history cannot be independently verified.

27k-Mile 2008 Lotus Exige S 240

$62,000

2024-08-14 · 27,000 mi · manual · phantom black

Meticulously maintained low-mileage track-ready 2008 Exige S 240 with exemplary documentation undermined by a previously undisclosed rear clamshell repaint plus a significant structural crack that will require expensive fiberglass repair.

Rear clamshell previous repainting · Rear clamshell spiderweb crack from backing incident · Undisclosed previous repainting of rear clamshell by prior owner; seller only discovered during body shop investigation of own damage · Dealer who sold car to current owner in 2012 never mentioned prior paintwork

Supercharged 2006 Lotus Exige

$58,000

2024-08-11 · 37,000 mi · manual · chrome orange

A fastidiously maintained, supercharger-equipped 2006 Exige with minimal mileage, purposeful modifications by a Lotus race specialist, and near-forensic service records—driven gently and garaged religiously, commanding $58k on performance-per-dollar and analogue character appeal.

12k-Mile 2010 Lotus Exige S 260 Sport

$96,000

2024-08-08 · 12,000 mi · manual · phantom black

A meticulously documented, factory-original 12k-mile S260 Sport in rare Phantom Black with comprehensive service history and professional protection—one of only 30 facelift models sold in North America—that sold well below specialist consensus value, likely depressed by the immediate post-auction flip to eBay suggesting buyer remorse rather than market weakness.

Car flipped immediately post-auction to eBay at $99,979 with 'make offer,' then resold through Illinois dealership within weeks, suggesting buyer remorse or dealer speculation rather than enthusiast retention · Rapid succession of service visits in April 2024 resulting in damage from service technician (door glass chip by Lotus of Orlando); questions whether other undisclosed work or damage occurred

2,800-Mile 2011 Lotus Exige S 260 Final Edition

Reserve not met

2024-08-03 · 2,800 mi · manual · ardent red

A remarkably preserved #1-of-30 Final Edition with only 2,800 miles and impeccable originality, but an initially misleading listing, sparse maintenance records, and an unmet $102.5k reserve suggest the market appetite caps below asking despite the car's genuine rarity and condition.

Tires 14 years old · Carbon fiber parts mischaracterized in initial listing · Initial listing contained factually incorrect carbon-fiber claims corrected only after multiple specialist commenters intervened · Sparse maintenance documentation despite low miles and high asking price

No Reserve: Supercharged 2006 Lotus Exige

$51,000

2024-07-24 · 18,000 mi · manual · chrome orange

A comprehensively modified, high-output Exige with legitimate engine work and genuine performance credentials, but burdened by unknown true mileage, a disputed 2009 accident history, and emissions legality that is far more fraught than the seller suggests—best suited to a buyer in a non-emissions state or willing to accept significant compliance risk.

mileage inconsistency · smog legality questionable · true mileage unknown due to dash replacement; seller estimate of 38k vs indicated 18k is significant variance · smog legality highly questionable; seller's assurances about shops that can pass emissions disputed by knowledgeable commenters

Original-Owner Supercharged 2006 Lotus Exige

$46,780

2024-07-17 · 17,000 mi · manual · storm titanium metallic

A well-maintained, track-proven original-owner 2006 Exige with a thoughtfully executed first-gen Katana supercharger upgrade and full racing harness package—rare and fun but permanently California-illegal and heavily modified, limiting collector appeal outside performance enthusiast circles.

Cannot pass California emissions test · Track history · Supercharger modification voids California smog compliance, severely limiting buyer pool and resale options in state · No service records kept by original owner for most work performed

2008 Lotus Exige S 240

Reserve not met

2024-07-10 · manual · ardent red

A comprehensively upgraded 2008 Exige S 240 in the correct color with 14 produced, full documentation of a justified mileage reconstruction, and strong peer validation from the Lotus community, but true odometer miles unverifiable and reserve not met at $56k suggests seller overestimated current market demand.

Mileage uncertainty due to instrument cluster replacement · Mileage cannot be verified independently; seller's reconstruction of mileage relies on internal documentation and third-party email only · No window sticker or certificate of provenance provided

No Reserve: 41k-Mile 2007 Lotus Exige S

$49,270

2024-07-03 · 41,000 mi · manual · laser blue

A desirable low-mileage laser-blue Exige S with factory track pack and addressing major known weak points, but buyer should immediately verify compression and cam condition given supercharger stress and lack of prior inspection.

Engine compression and cam wear not inspected · No engine compression or cam inspection on record despite high mileage supercharged engine · Partial service records only (not complete history)

16k-Mile 2010 Lotus Exige S 240

$63,000

2024-06-26 · 16,000 mi · manual · phantom black

A low-mileage, well-sorted 2010 Exige S 240 with impeccable recent maintenance and a minor but overstated water-intrusion history that sold competitively at $63k to a genuine enthusiast willing to pay for a hand-built driver's machine with no recorded accidents.

lien on title with Provident Credit Union; seller states remaining amount will be lower than final sale price but amount not explicitly disclosed · missing toolkit, certificate of provenance, and window sticker

2010 Lotus Exige S 260 Sport

$81,158

2024-05-28 · 20,000 mi · manual · ardent red

A rare and well-tracked 2010 Exige S 260 Sport with comprehensive service history and tasteful track-focused modifications that sold for $81,158—fair value given rarity but complicated by missing original carbon seats, multiple transaxle rebuilds in quick succession, and a 4-year delay in addressing a check-engine code.

Seats are modified Elise units, not original Exige S 260 carbon fiber HANS-approved seats · Transaxle required multiple rebuilds in short timeframe · Transmission required three significant service interventions in 16 months (July 2018 to November 2019), suggesting either design weakness or hard track use · Original Exige S 260 carbon fiber seats missing; replaced with modified Elise seats, which is unusual for a model known for excluding certain specifications

2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer

Reserve not met

2024-05-25 · 25,000 mi · manual · le mans blue

A pristine-driving, ultra-rare 25-unit Club Racer with factory-original supercharged engine and track-focused upgrades, marred by missing OEM seats, cosmetic paint damage, and a reserve that the market declined to meet at $56k.

Non-original driver's seat · Non-original passenger seat · Both front and rear seats were replaced post-manufacture; seller's explanation for original owner's swap appears credible but loses some appeal for a limited 25-unit production car · Paint damage (clear coat peeling, rock chips, cracks) throughout body; rear bumper respray before current ownership

1,900-Mile 2008 Lotus Exige S 240

$88,500

2024-05-20 · 1,900 mi · manual · starlight black metallic

Ultra-preserved 2008 Lotus Exige S 240 with Bobby Rahal provenance and factory spec achieves $88.5k on genuine rarity and condition, but original 17-year-old tires and minimal documented pre-sale maintenance are minor concerns offset by Carfax-clean history and factory-fresh presentation.

Original tires aged 17 years despite low mileage · Conflicting account of original mileage: seller initially states 1,900 miles total, later claims car had 200 miles when delivered in 2008 and previous owner added 1,700, but documentation unclear · Factory steering wheel replaced with aftermarket MOMO despite no mention in factory spec—modification timing and reason unclear

29k-Mile 2007 Lotus Exige S

Reserve not met

2024-05-11 · 29,000 mi · manual · arctic silver metallic

Reliable, well-documented 29k-mile Exige S with responsive seller and solid service history, but undisclosed collision repair and mismatched reserve expectations cost it the sale despite market comps at $53k–$60k+.

Right-rear body damage and repair · No shop invoices or before/after photos for right-rear body repair despite moderate damage · Imperfections in paint protection film application not fully detailed or photographed

No Reserve: 36k-Mile 2007 Lotus Exige S

$53,400

2024-05-04 · 36,000 mi · manual · storm titanium metallic

A well-maintained, low-mileage Exige S with sympathetic modifications and professional service history that sold at fair value to an experienced enthusiast buyer.

Original-Owner 2007 Lotus Exige Cup 255

Reserve not met

2024-04-30 · 8,000 mi · manual · yellow vinyl wrap

A clean, single-owner, 8k-mile track weapon with proven Lotus Cup racing pedigree and recent major service, but buyer must budget for mandatory replacement of expired safety gear and fresh tires before first track outing.

Expired safety equipment · Aged tires despite low heat cycles · Fire suppression system and harnesses are expired and require replacement before track use · Tires are 6 years old despite only 6 heat cycles; degradation risk even with low use

9k-Mile 2008 Lotus Exige S 240

$90,909

2024-04-03 · 9,000 mi · manual · solar yellow metallic

A pristine, single-owner, 9k-mile example of one of only 211 US-market S 240s, with full service history and zero accidents, though minor wheel cosmetics and uncertainty about dealer demo usage represent the only tangible blemishes on an otherwise exceptional low-mileage collectible.

Car was dealer demo for nearly 2 years before 2010 acquisition; activities during this period undisclosed · One wheel has curb rash and another has paint chip despite claimed pristine condition

2,300-Mile 2007 Lotus Sport Exige Cup 255

$43,043

2024-03-21 · 1,420 mi · manual · solar yellow

Low-mileage factory track special with recent transmission refresh and comprehensive race modifications, but mileage-reporting confusion and lack of engine documentation create minor uncertainty around owner engagement and motor health.

mileage ambiguity and documentation error · no engine performance baseline · initial mileage listing error (2,300 km misreported as miles) suggests seller unfamiliarity with the car's systems · seller unable to convert odometer display to Fahrenheit despite having owned car since 2011, raises questions about instrument cluster functionality or engagement with technical details

2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer

$81,000

2024-02-15 · 18,000 mi · manual · le mans blue

A genuinely rare 1-of-20 Club Racer in the most iconic color combination—cosmetically restored from a significant 2011 deer strike by a credible shop—that justifies collector-level pricing if the buyer accepts the accident history and sporadic use by recent ownership.

June 2011 accident damage—deer strike · Partial service records only · Accident in 2011 with significant panel replacement (clamshell, door, air intake, rear clamshell removal) initially described as 'minor' by Carfax—severity becomes evident only from repair receipts · Very low mileage in 14 years (18k) with only 1700 miles added by current owner since 2017; suggests long storage periods

11k-Mile 2006 Lotus Exige

$78,000

2024-02-08 · 11,000 mi · manual · chrome orange

A genuinely low-mileage, well-maintained 2006 Exige in the rarest factory color with minor cosmetic quirks (sagging headliner, unknown door chips) and missing stock exhaust, but strong enough fundamentals and seller credibility to justify a record NA Exige price.

Aftermarket exhaust fitted without stock parts · Ceiling panel sagging from the start suggests possible prior storage or moisture exposure · Paint chips on door unexplained despite seller claiming no track use

9k-Mile 2008 Lotus Exige S 240

$77,500

2023-11-20 · 9,000 mi · manual · starlight black metallic

A legitimately low-mileage, unmolested S240 with factory protection, full service records, and no disclosed damage, but the 9-year Carfax gap before 2023 acquisition and the car's extreme niche nature (track toy, not daily driver) mean the $77.5k final price reflects collector premium rather than widespread utility value.

Carfax history shows last update in May 2014, a 9+ year gap before dealer acquisition in 2023, raising questions about intervening history and storage conditions · Car held for 15 years by original owner (Park Place Limited in Washington) with only 9k miles, suggesting possible long-term storage or limited use

11k-Mile 2010 Lotus Exige S 260 Sport

$132,321

2023-10-25 · 11,000 mi · manual · chrome orange

A single-spec, low-mileage, strikingly rare 2010 S260 Sport in the only Chrome Orange 2010 variant ever produced commanded a record-breaking $132k sale despite a trivial and easily-fixable P0630 check-engine code and non-original rear decals, driven by intense bidding between two newcomers who clearly valued the finite, raw, uncompromised driver's-car appeal over any concern about originality details.

Check engine light present (though easily fixable P0630 code) · Rear Lotus decals non-original, contradicting typical 2010 spec where factory removed all badging except wheel caps and front emblem

No Reserve: 37k-Mile 2010 Lotus Exige S 240

$60,500

2023-10-13 · 37,000 mi · manual · phantom black

A meticulously maintained and exceptionally rare 2010 Exige S 240 (one of 26 US examples) hampered by unresolved brake and alignment issues and market timing, sold at a steep discount despite seller's transparent stewardship and the car's legendary driving character.

Brakes require pumping to gain pedal feel · Alignment adjustment points have seized · Seized alignment adjustment points left unresolved despite June 2023 service visit—buyer may inherit misalignment issues · Brakes require pumping to gain pedal feel post-2023 service; unclear if this is normal or indicates a problem

2007 Lotus Exige S Track Car

Reserve not met

2023-09-24 · manual · black

A legitimately competition-proven, comprehensively modified track Exige with recent major service and specialist maintenance, but the unknown total mileage, replaced engine/transaxle, and unmet reserve ($41k) suggest buyer caution and possible offline negotiation needed.

Total mileage unknown (TMU) · Total mileage unknown (TMU) — no baseline for future reference · Engine is a replacement unit installed in 2021, not original to car

32k-Mile 2006 Lotus Exige

$52,525

2023-09-08 · 32,000 mi · manual · storm titanium metallic

A meticulously maintained, extremely rare naturally aspirated 2006 Exige with documented service history and clean provenance that sold at fair-to-strong market price despite minor cosmetic wear and predictable minor 2ZZ platform concerns that the seller transparently addressed.

Known cam wipe susceptibility on 2ZZ engines in Exige/Elise platform · Roof air intake misleadingly described as functional when it is blocked off on NA 2006 models (later corrected by BaT) · Multiple paint blemishes and repaints noted: rear clamshell, right door, right door sill repainted in 2012; current paint cracking in rear clamshell suggests quality or durability issues

6k-Mile 2010 Lotus Exige S 260 Sport

$96,000

2023-07-26 · 6,000 mi · manual · carbon gray

This 6,000-mile 2010 Lotus Exige S 260 Sport represents the rarest U.S.-market iteration with the most factory-correct carbon fiber specification and pristine preservation, commanding $96,000 at sale despite a two-year flip and unverifiable AC claim, justified by its 1-of-27 rarity and confirmed cult-car resilience.

Seller purchased car October 2021 and reselling less than two years later with minimal additional mileage (approximately 200 miles added during ownership); sirhankbob noted this car 'eclipsed our hammer price from when this was auctioned off in 2021' suggesting rapid flip · Interior rear view mirror not installed despite coming in trunk with car; while explained by seller as original purchaser's choice not to install, this is unusual

Modified 2006 Lotus Sport Exige Cup 240

$40,000

2023-07-05 · manual · chrome orange

A purpose-built, well-sorted BOE Fabrication track weapon with unmatched pedigree and premium brakes, but buyer must accept TMU mileage, non-functional fire suppression, modified safety cage, and intentional power detuning for class compliance.

Previous on-track accident with structural damage · Door side roll bars removed · Car is race-only with no title; not street legal for road use · Mileage is TMU (True Mileage Unknown) with only 600 miles documented under current ownership since 2019

2006 Lotus Exige

$55,000

2023-06-27 · 49,000 mi · manual · storm titanium metallic

A genuinely well-preserved, unmolested 2006 NA Exige (a model-year singleton) with verifiable low miles and LSD, held 13 years by a careful military owner, though incomplete maintenance records and minor Carfax discrepancies warrant post-purchase inspection and full fluid audit before spirited driving.

All-season Kumho Ecsta 4X tires (400+ treadwear) · Carfax report shows '2006 LOTUS ELISE BASE' despite car being an Exige; seller attributed to anomalies in first-year make designation and stated VIN 8-digit confirms Exige · Carfax lists 4 prior owners but seller claims only 2 listed as him (military moves potentially caused duplicate entries); discrepancy unresolved

Original-Owner Modified 2006 Lotus Exige

$70,500

2023-03-05 · 1,500 mi · manual · phantom black

A meticulously built and well-documented turbo Exige by an experienced owner who solved known weaknesses and maintained it conservatively, though the transmission remains a potential vulnerability under full boost and the extreme low mileage raises questions about validation of the complete build.

transmission fragility at elevated horsepower · passenger airbag removed · no dyno sheet provided despite repeated requests from commenters · seller claims 400hp capability but car tuned to 340hp for transmission safety

2007 Lotus Exige S

Reserve not met

2023-02-26 · 37,000 mi · manual · black

Low-mileage, heavily modified 2007 Exige S with honest bones but significant transparency issues around true mileage (37k not 206), non-compliant emissions modifications without backup parts, and five prior owners in 15 years—bidders were pricing enthusiasm for the rarity and performance potential against legitimate concerns about usability and modifications overstating the car's true condition.

Actual mileage obscured in listing · Non-emissions compliant modifications · True mileage (37k+) was not disclosed in initial listing; required seller clarification in comments and would have been missed by casual bidders · Non-original dashboard installed and then swapped back to stock, creating confusion about which odometer reading is valid

1,700-Mile 2008 Lotus Exige S 240

$69,000

2023-02-17 · 1,700 mi · manual · storm titanium metallic

A meticulously preserved but mechanically deferred 1,700-mile 2008 Exige S240 that underwent comprehensive pre-sale restoration to mask 14 years of zero oil changes, selling at market rate ($69k) to a buyer betting on ultra-low-mileage rarity rather than a mechanic betting on reliability.

Oil not changed for approximately 14 years until late 2022 · Oil not changed for ~14 years despite 1,700-mile ownership (only first synthetic change in late 2022 prior to sale) · Window sticker missing (dealer may have removed prior to delivery; seller unable to verify original equipment)

2008 Lotus Exige S 240

$74,000

2022-10-17 · 6,805 mi · manual · storm titanium metallic

Exceptionally rare and well-documented low-mileage S240 with minor known wear patterns, a properly-managed cluster replacement, and strong cosmetic condition, but the true total mileage remains unknowable due to the odometer reset—a technical risk that some buyers accept and others won't.

Instrument cluster failure and replacement · Original OEM outer toe links · Instrument cluster replaced with odometer reset—true mileage unknown despite dealer documentation sticker. Car shows only 1k miles on replacement cluster but 6,805 actual miles per seller, making verification difficult for future buyers. · Mileage discrepancy: car purchased in 2009 but sat largely unused for 13 years (only ~6,805 miles total), raising questions about storage conditions and whether extended sitting caused any hidden issues.

16k-Mile 2007 Lotus Exige S

$61,150

2022-10-08 · 16,000 mi · manual · storm titanium metallic

Clean 16k-mile example with excellent mileage credibility and recent service work, but undisclosed track damage history and headliner defect require inspection confidence; sold for $61,150 as market deemed it a steal.

rear-end damage from 2012 track collision · Track damage (2012 collision) not disclosed by previous owner; seller did not know about it until BaT listing research · Headliner removed rather than repaired, indicating known chronic defect

15k-Mile 2007 Lotus Exige S

$62,000

2022-07-29 · 15,000 mi · manual · ardent red

A well-executed custom Exige with low miles and desirable color that punches above weight thanks to quality carbon fiber and suspension work, but the extensive undisclosed modifications (especially non-original roof, missing headliner, heavily modified brakes, questionable seat provenance) and fiberglass damage represent deferred liability that the $62k hammer price did not adequately compensate for.

Brake system heavily modified from stock · Aftermarket roof panel not original to 2007 model year, raising questions about provenance and fitment · Extensive undisclosed brake modifications (AP Racing front calipers, relocated factory calipers to rear)

2007 Lotus Exige S

$56,500

2022-07-21 · 37,000 mi · manual · aspen white

Exceptionally well-maintained 2007 Exige S in ultra-rare Aspen White with comprehensive factory-weakness corrections, prior rear damage fully repaired, and 14 years of careful single-owner stewardship under current keeper—textbook example of the marque that sold for below-market price at $56.5k.

rear clam damage and repair · documented rear damage in 2009 (6 years before current ownership began) · seller unable to provide photos of removable roof panel removed/functional

2006 Lotus Exige Track Car

Reserve not met

2022-07-10 · 43,000 mi · manual · blue and black vinyl wrap

This extensively modified, race-proven Exige is a documented track competitor with good safety equipment and included trailer, but emissions-non-compliant in California, incompletely documented pre-2013 history, and ambiguous race-rules compliance create buyer risk that the reserve not being met at $40k may have fairly reflected.

No catalytic converters; cannot pass California emissions test · Registration gap in Carfax · no Carfax entries after May 2015 despite seller ownership since 2013 and claimed active racing through recent years · seller admits to not recently checking SCCA T3 compliance ('it has been a few years since I raced with SCCA. I have not recently checked')

Supercharged 2006 Lotus Exige

$62,000

2022-06-02 · 26,000 mi · manual · black

Well-preserved, low-mileage 2006 Exige with desirable pre-factory-supercharger design, competently executed BOE Rev310 upgrade, and solid service history, but hampered by unknown rear-body respray history, missing documentation on prior work, emissions non-compliance, and several minor damage disclosures that suggest accumulated use despite low odometer.

Supercharger kit identity initially unknown to seller; required expert identification by commenters (Dr_Bugs identified as MP62-based Rev310) · Seller unaware of rear clam repaint history; previous owner documentation sourced from Facebook photos

No Reserve: 24k-Mile Modified 2007 Lotus Exige S

$62,000

2022-05-26 · 24,000 mi · manual · chrome orange

A track-focused, heavily modified 2007 Exige with strong pedigree from a capable first builder but damaged and hastily resold by a second owner who ghosted bidders, requiring cosmetic repair and carrying unresolved questions about supercharger durability despite the previous builder's vouching.

Supercharger failure and rebuild required · Front splitter damage and refinish · Seller became MIA in final hours before auction close despite multiple technical questions · Supercharger failure within 6 months of purchase, blamed on methanol system by shop (though previous owner disputes causation)

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