Generation study
Lotus Elise S2 (Federal)
(2005–2011)
1970 lb curb weight, Toyota 2ZZ-GE 8000 rpm redline, no compromises.
Lotus Elise S2 (Federal)
Why it qualifies
1970 lb curb weight, Toyota 2ZZ-GE 8000 rpm redline, no compromises. The purest driver's car under $60k. Uncomfortable on purpose.
Watch out for
- Tough ingress/egress — test before buying
- Oil starvation on track (dry sump conversions common)
- Clamshell damage expensive to repair
Market trend
↑ APPRECIATING
· PRICE BAND mid
Active S2 (Federal) listings
Enthusiast 9
Lotus Elise
Used 2005 Lotus Elise Base
2005 · 50,000 mi
$44,950 Asking
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Enthusiast 9
Lotus Elise
Used 2005 Lotus Elise
2005 · 8,402 mi
$58,991 Asking
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Enthusiast 9
Lotus Elise
Used 2006 Lotus Elise
2006 · 47,927 mi
$43,000 Asking
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Enthusiast 9
Lotus Elise
Used 2005 Lotus Elise Base
2005 · 48,905 mi
$45,000 Asking
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Enthusiast 9
Lotus Elise
Used 2006 Lotus Elise Base
2006 · 9,400 mi
$56,500 Asking
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Enthusiast 9
Lotus Elise
Used 2006 Lotus Elise 2dr Convertible
2006 · 12,608 mi
$52,990 Asking
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