Used Lotus cars for sale

Modern Lotus cars come with a host of safety features. Some of these include advanced airbag systems, electronic stability control (ESC), traction control system (TCS), and anti-lock braking system (ABS). Additionally, features like lane departure warning, traffic sign recognition are also offered along with a full suite of ADAS features.

Normally Lotus cars are not really associated with fuel efficiency. But modern models such as the Emira offers respectable fuel efficiency of around 25 mpg, despite being a fast sports car. Meanwhile, modern electric models, such as the Eletre SUV is caoable of 373 miles on one full charge!

Lotus’ most affordable new car is the Emira, which starts from £60,000. Meanwhile used models such as the Elan and Elise are available for around £10,000. More expensive models such as the Exige and Evora tend to command more premium with used prices hovering around the £25,000 mark.

Yes, Lotus offers hybrid and electric models in its lineup. The Ghibli, Grecale and Levante are available as hybrids. Meanwhile the Folgore models – Grecale Folgore, GranTurimso/GranCabrio Folgore are fully electric models.

Lotus’s reliability record seems to be mixed, and they are never known for being the most reliable brand. There have been reports of issues related to transmission, clutch, electricals and even some build quality issues in the past. These will be more prevalent in Lotus models before 2010.

When buying a used Lotus vehicle, it is important to thoroughly inspect the car for any problems. Being a focused British marque, parts and repairs will be expensive and even though used models are affordable due to depreciation, maintenance will not be cheap. So, make sure you buy an example with good history so that you don’t end up with a huge bill that might be worth more than the car itself. If possible, have a trusted mechanic, preferably one familiar with Lotus, conduct a thorough inspection of the vehicle. They can identify issues that may not be evident from a normal inspection. We also have experts at AA Vehicle Inspection who will look after everything and help you inspect a used Lotus car.

Yes, you could get a detailed inspection of a used Lotus car using AA Vehicle Inspection. We offer two levels of inspection. You can choose between a 155-point check Basic Inspection or a detailed 206-point Comprehensive Inspection that would be ideal for older Lotus models, up to 15 years of age. The inspections are conducted by AA experts, and you will receive a detailed report within 24 hours of the inspection with our findings.

Yes, you can lease a Lotus. But lease prices are on the higher side as Lotus is a premium brand. To browse cars available for lease, head to AA leasing website!