Lotus Exige - Lotus Service History vs. Non-Lotus

[JC29]

Hi Everyone - probably you have an easy answer for this, for me I don’t know enough to make a good judgement

I am looking to buy an Exige, and I have found two Exige Roadsters that would both fit the bill

However, the one with the spec I want has a non-Lotus history (they live in a part of the country with no local dealer, so a legit reason). It’s only done 9000km, and has stamps every year from an independent non specialist garage

The other one has a full lotus history, and from a Lotus dealer.

Assuming enough of a discount to account for a good service at Lotus on the first one, would you say it’s a big risk to take?

Been stung on non specialist history before, but that was for much older cars. Not sure how important it is for a low mileage, 8 year old Exige.

[JC29]

Thanks - the history is just from a local general garage - basically an indepdent car dealer with a workshop attached. No idea how good or bad that dealer is - seems to have mostly regular cars on stock (2-5 years old, so not old heaps).

One from Lotus would have a warranty for 12 months, and a service from Lotus before buying (assuming the cheapest possible service and softest warranty based on experience, could be wrong though)

Non lotus one is a private sale so no warranty, service etc

[JC29]

Thanks again! - will double check the 4 year service

[JC29]

Thanks - did not realise they were that simple. Was expecting the engine to be quite standard, but basing the rest on how my Land Rover was - always something small yet expensive😬

Thank you all again - much appreciated

[JC29]

Thanks! Did not think of that - where would be the points to check?

Assuming behind / in front of the wheel arches (normal
Jack places)