Exige 410 or 420

[PJ]

I am so happy with my Exige but I feel it can be time for a new project and I'm on the look out for a well cared for- and honest Exige 410 (anniversary) or 420 Final. 

The duties and customs are high on import  in the Netherlands and unfortunately these cars are hard to come by here also. So if someone would like to do a private sell, let me know! Preferably a European car but steering wheel can be altered so UK would work too. 

[Jcx]

Any reason why you don’t consider a ‘regular’ 410? Does the Anniversary offer something you can’t get in a 410? Best of luck with your search. 

[internets]

https://www.bellandcolvill.co.uk/all-used-cars/used-lotus/lotus-exige-sport-410-20th-anniversary-edition_eu70ezb

Any good?

[Jcx]

is it just me or are those side sills on the wrong way around?!

I thought the wider section goes at the front.  It is the case on mine from Aerie Performance and OEM ones from Lotus.

http://images.pistonheads.com/nimg/35364/Lotus_exige_380_001-L.jpg

 

Edited January 13, 2023 by Jcx

[Paul_D]

1 hour ago, Jcx said:

is it just me or are those side sills on the wrong way around?!

Yeah, they are. Well, they're certainly not on the 'conventional' way.

I can understand somebody making that mistake, as the 'wrong way' follows the contour of the car, whereas the conventional way tapers down to nothing at the rear. It may even be that the person who installed just thought it looked better that way. 

[Jcx]

Good point Paul. I did wonder if it was preference. 

[PJ]

Thanks, yes those side sills do look wrong to me but I've seen it like that before. Perhaps less side sill where you put your feet but I don't like that flow. 

Let's see if I can find a nice 410! What is the current average value on one in the UK with low milage? Around 60k pounds or more? 

[Jcx]

Ah PJ the prices vary. I think higher milers are low £60s. Low milers can be low £70s. But it’s a buyers market now. So best of luck.