These sites are always so far off for Lotus, or low volume cars in general. For a 2006 Exige with no issues and 50k miles, they give a value of $22,000-30,000. I don't think you could get a rolling chassis for that price. haha.

 

If you want to see cmps too establish a value for a model/year you can pull up BaT "Results" select year/model and you can look back by year or as a whole and get your comps. Same here on LT from the Sold/Closed Lotus Cars.

 

I’ve noticed Edmunds and KBB have been wildly off for low volume/speciality cars and for old and cheap/“uncollectable” cars. Just check the various marketplaces mentioned up above, and join any Facebook groups where they might transact. Won’t nail down a perfect value since every car is different, but you’ll at least get a better feel for what numbers these cars actually transact around.

 

I'm sure like KBB the banks and CU'sare the only ones that pay attention to those numbers. Must be tough for people that have to secure financing.

 

Probably depends on the credit union and the individual's credit situation. When I financed my 14 Evora S ~5 years ago, the people there were willing to do research like we do when shopping. The observed range of ~$50-75k listings vs my $56k loan was sufficient for my situation.

 

They had 09+ Gallardos sitting around 40-50k... You find me a clean title & running 09+ Gallardo for 50k, i'll buy 10 of them today no question, and I will pay you 40-50k finders fee for every one you send me.

 

Unfortunately, values are way under. I use this to my advantage to get the state tax assessor to lower my vehicle property tax.

 

I've used Hagerty and BAT in the past, but I recently started using classic.com to look at collector car values. It includes auction and fixed price data. It has some nice tools to filter the data and the price is right (free).

 

if this is in relation to the beautiful green Evora 400 with tan interior that popped up on Facebook, just know it’s a salvage title. Guy bought it at an auto auction and is selling it for around 55/60k. It’s popped up 4 times now and it’s never been made readily known that it’s a salvage title from the ads.

 

The only bad thing about BaT is tEvora have never seen the love that elise, Exige and Esprit have. Last year a record price was had for $220K same with Elise and Exige. No records for Evora though

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2018 Lotus Evora 400 6-Speed
Sold for $71,500 on 11/29/23



11k-Mile 2017 Lotus Evora 400 6-Speed
Bid to $63,202 on 9/8/23



3k-Mile 2017 Lotus Evora 400 6-Speed
Sold for $68,500 on 7/31/23



3k-Mile 2018 Lotus Evora 400 6-Speed
Sold for $77,000 on 6/28/23



9k-Mile 2017 Lotus Evora 400 6-Speed
Sold for $67,212 on 5/21/21



8k-Mile Modified 2017 Lotus Evora 400 6-Speed
Sold for $70,800 on 1/13/21



2,500-Mile 2017 Lotus Evora 400 6-Speed
Bid to $63,500 on 5/14/19



2017 Lotus Evora 400 6-Speed
Sold for $54,488 on 6/12/18



2017 Lotus Evora 400
Bid to $74,000 on 6/6/17
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2018-lotus-evora-400-4/
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2017-lotus-evora-400/

 

When viewing BAT prices keep in mind that the buyer pays a 5% buyer’s fee, so figure in another $3,500 or so to the current selling prices of 400’s

 

Another thing to watch out for with BaT prices is the conditions of the cars that run through tend to be extreme (extremely good, extremely spotty, or extremely average). Still stand by the fact it’s a good way to get a picture of values, but will do you some good to also look at comments and vehicle details and comp it against your car fairly.

 

These are like a bank appraisal for a home: what is the price I can dump this for in 24 hours and not lose money. This isn't the price someone will pay for a car they want.

 

All I can say is your welcome to offer 45k for my 400 just as I'm welcome to say no fing way 🤣.

This sites for sale section is usually pretty on the money market wise, so long as it's 'normal' levels of used and not 0 miles dealer offering...

 

Can't help but wonder how the site arrived at those numbers, guessing someone who just punched in the the cost of what these cars were new, and then an algorithym calculated a generic 2dr coupe's depreciation?
back in the day, having a KBB value was used as a bargaining tool def not in this case!

 

Some people are saying KBB and Edmunds aren’t good at valuing low volume cars. In truth, they aren’t good at valuing any cars at all and the quotes they generate are junk across the board.

 

They're both good at taking the wind out of customers sails when they want to trade in a car based on their posted values.