Prices

[simpo555]

400SE Dave said:

What is the point of this thread?? Talking down prices?? Why??

I bought my Exige as a great drivers car and not an investment. At the end of the day most cars lose money, this is not a surprise to anyone, but for sure a Lotus loses less than most.

If you are worried about the value of yours sell it.

I follow prices out of interest. I change my car every 18 months. I like to have an idea of how much it will be worth aswell as what I could consider buying. For the time being I 'm more than happy with my Exige. My next car may well be an Elise (220s) I don't see it as an investment. My current car is the sixth Lotus I've owned, the latest model I could afford and probably the most impressive car I have ever owned. I'd like to consider a series 3 Exige but it remains out of my budget. In addition I still prefer the looks and lower running costs of my current car. Talking about the prices doesn't make them go down. It perhaps helps potential buyers or even sellers to have a realistic idea of the market but nothing else. I'm no specialist, just curious.

Obviously, if you don't see the point, don't read the thread. There are threads I simply ignore for the same reasons.

[fridaypassion]

Whatever is said on here any Lotus car will out perform any other car I can think of. If you bought one 2 years ago chances are its worth more than you paid for it. Trade prices are now what retail was 2 tears ago for most models.

Even higher mileage ones if you buy right they will treat you just as well. This is a positive thread