Value of an Exige?

[edmooreuk]

Hi,

Any ideas of the value of this car:

Lotus Exige (November 2000 "X")

Finished in Norfolk Mustard Yellow with Black Kevlar racing seats trimmed in Alcantara with 4-point harnesses. Black wheels, 177 bhp engine tune, Sony CD
player, Exige mats, Black alcantara trim pack, Momo removable steering wheel, factory fitted Thatcham category 1 alarm and immobiliser, driving lamps. 3837 miles from new, with full Lotus service history.

Cheers,

Ed

[smeagol]

Christopher Neil had one mustard yellow 8k miles at £24450, so I would expect one with your low mileage and such a high spec would be worth at least that. Hope that helps.

[clanger]

Totally depends where those miles have been done. look at general body condition, paint chips, any rubber on undertray, undertray generally - could indicate trackday use? - check service history (tho' there won't be much) with servicing dealer. With that mileage in A1 condition private sale reckon on £23k for a 177bhp, dealer £25.5k. But condition is everything, also set of tyres is circa £650 - rears at 3.5k miles will only have 1k left on them (unless already replaced - another indication of track use). View a few before parting with any readies. I viewed 12 (tested 4) before buying mine. Nearly bought 1st one I saw - pleased I didn't.

Track use in itself should not put you off buying a particular car - they are built to take it - but increased possibility of damage to engine, body, chassis, etc. Also use in any negotiation.