LOTUS EXIGE (2004-09) 2DR ROADSTER 1.8 189 SPORTS TOURING 6SPD
Buyer's Guide & Data from our Checks
The LOTUS EXIGE (2004-09) 2DR ROADSTER 1.8 189 SPORTS TOURING 6SPD is a compact, two-seat British sports car, rather than a practical hatchback or everyday family car. Its open-roof layout and focused character put it in a specialist enthusiast corner of the UK used-car market, where driving enjoyment matters more than space.
It suits weekend drives, spirited country-road trips and collectors or keen drivers who can accept limited luggage room and a less easy-going daily routine. Compared with roadsters such as the Mazda MX-5, the Exige is more performance-led and exclusive, with sharper responses and a distinctive lightweight feel, rather than broad everyday comfort.
mycarcheck.com recorded six look-ups across three VINs, a small sample rather than a market-wide picture: average private-sale valuation £8,500, mileage 58,000 and annual use 1,000 miles. Previous keepers averaged 5.3, making a careful history check especially worthwhile. For an uncommon Lotus Exige roadster, condition and records matter.
Before buying a Lotus Exige, check for outstanding finance, write-offs, hidden damage, mileage discrepancies or theft. Enter the reg now—skipping a check could turn a thrilling drive into a costly mistake.
Key Findings
The following statistics are drawn from our checks of 3 different vehicles, run between January 16th 2022 and October 31st 2026. These real-world insights provide context for this vehicle's place in the market, as well as its typical usage.
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Lookups
Lookups
0
Hidden Histories
Hidden Histories
59k
Average Mileage
Average Mileage
£8,500
Average Valuation
Average Valuation
