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COE & MARKETSEP 3, 2026 · 5 MIN READ

2-Year vs 3-Year Short-COE: Which Depreciation Curve Makes Sense?

Short-COE cars come in two main flavours: 2-year and 3-year. The depreciation maths are different for each, and the right choice depends on your holding period, financing, and exit plan.

2-Year vs 3-Year Short-COE: Which Depreciation Curve Makes Sense?

boltThe short answer

Short-COE cars come in two main flavours: 2-year and 3-year. The depreciation maths are different for each, and the right choice depends on your holding period, financing, and exit plan.

What it means for you

A 2-year COE car depreciates faster per month but costs less upfront. A 3-year gives more runway. Here is how the numbers work in Singapore.

"There is no one-size-fits-all number in a used car — let a Wheeley specialist walk you through the math for your budget."

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