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When deciding which optional extras to tick, bear in mind that the best deal new Lotus isn't necessarily the model with lots of extras (despite what many new Lotus dealers try to tell you). The fact is that most new Lotuss lose money faster on the optional extras than on the Lotus itself - so the extras you choose (even at the new Lotus best price) doesn't necessarily offer the best value. When it comes to ex-demo Lotuss or ready-built showroom new Lotuss for sale at a main dealer, the specification has already been fixed and cannot be changed; so if you need a new Lotus from stock, be spec-flexible. New Lotus dealers tend to pre order stock they can sell easily - typically Silver, Grey or Black Lotuss with few or no options at all. The best discount new Lotuss are normally specified like that - ie popular colours with few options. Car finance is another consideration when choosing to pay extra for optional equipment. If you buy a new Lotus on the best PCP deal or Lotus leasing / contract hire package you can find, the options may ruin your saving; this is because handing the Lotus back at the end loses the FULL value of the extra equipment you paid for. To avoid this potential loss, you have three possibilities: 1) select a higher Lotus trim level ie Sport over an S; 2) don't order expensive options; 3) buy your new Lotus on HP or with a personal loan (where you always own the Lotus and the optional extras).
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