What a Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) Is Actually Worth
True Value$9,700
Fair Range$8,600 - $10,900
Median Recent Sold$13,900
VerdictWATCH
As of August 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) is actually worth $9,700 (fair range $8,600 to $10,900). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 110 recent confirmed sales, normalized for mileage, and blends auction hammer prices (grossed up for buyer's premium) with real-world asking behavior.
Sellers are currently asking a median of $15,000 — about 55% above what these cars have actually been selling for. That gap favors patient buyers: negotiate from the sold data, not the ask.
As of August 2026, the Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) market has 512 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $15,000, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $7,500 and $23,999. Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) prices have decreased 27.3% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $16,500 to $11,995.
The typical Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) on the market has 75,283 miles. Listings spend an average of 140 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) Pricing
A fair price for a Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) in August 2026 is between $7,500 and $23,999 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $3,500 to $34,995 across 512 active listings.
Price Distribution (512 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$3,500
Budget / project cars
25th
$7,500
Below average price
Median (50th)
$15,000
Typical market price
75th
$23,999
Above average / premium
90th
$34,995
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $17,788, which is higher than the median, indicating that high-priced outliers (rare specifications, very low mileage, or concours-quality examples) pull the average up.
Price by Mileage
Mileage Range
Listings
Median Price
Under 10,000 mi
35
$16,500
10,000 - 25,000 mi
39
$20,000
25,000 - 50,000 mi
82
$24,549
50,000 - 100,000 mi
154
$13,900
100,000 - 150,000 mi
108
$12,000
Over 150,000 mi
66
$10,000
Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) Price Trends
Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) prices have decreased 27.3% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $11,995 across 22 sales, down from $16,500 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) prices are down 27.3% ($11,995 vs. $16,500 a year ago).
Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q4
33
$17,000
$18,972
2025-Q1
24
$17,000
$26,187
2025-Q2
37
$20,000
$23,665
2025-Q3
44
$16,500
$19,328
2025-Q4
61
$20,000
$23,660
2026-Q1
45
$19,900
$20,708
2026-Q2
57
$16,500
$21,308
2026-Q3
22
$11,995
$19,266
Best Value Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) by Model Year
The 1986 Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) offers the best value with a median price of $10,500 across 37 listings. The most expensive model year is 1989 at a median of $19,900.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1982
23
$15,900
$2,500
$25,500
1983
11
$12,995
$2,500
$28,995
1984
45
$13,900
$2,500
$69,000
1985
34
$12,500
$2,900
$25,884
1986
37
$10,500
$3,000
$39,998
1987
64
$18,999
$2,500
$64,995
1988
60
$12,900
$2,600
$65,000
1989
94
$19,900
$2,500
$90,000
1990
22
$15,000
$2,800
$31,950
1991
67
$13,500
$2,500
$33,500
1992
53
$17,500
$2,500
$35,000
How Mileage Affects Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) Value
Most price guides assume value falls linearly with mileage. It doesn't. CarSearch.Pro learns the actual price-vs-mileage curve for the Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) from confirmed sales, referenced to a typical example at about 41,700 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
536 mi
2.86x
$27,697
5,147 mi
1.73x
$16,811
10,913 mi
1.78x
$17,226
21,772 mi
1.39x
$13,514
42,110 mi
0.98x
$9,465
67,176 mi
1.08x
$10,499
95,955 mi
0.77x
$7,486
142,231 mi
0.52x
$5,060
235,075 mi
0.37x
$3,598
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 536 miles, cars trade at roughly 2.86x the reference value. At the other end, 235,075-mile examples trade at about 0.37x. Implied values here are anchored to this market's True Value.
Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
↑ UP
52%
volatile
73% over 83 tests
12 months
↑ UP
54%
volatile
62% over 77 tests
24 months
↑ UP
56%
volatile
62% over 65 tests
These are probabilistic direction calls, not price targets. The "Past Accuracy" column is this model's real walk-forward record on the Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) — every month we re-run the forecast as if we only knew what was knowable then, and grade it against what actually happened. We publish the hit rate either way. Full methodology & track record →
Where to Buy a Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992)
The highest concentration of Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) listings is in MI with 65 active listings, followed by IL (57), TX (44), FL (36), CA (31).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in GA at $3,000, while FL has the highest at $23,394. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $20,394.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
MI
65
$13,900
IL
57
$18,407
TX
44
$12,500
FL
36
$23,394
CA
31
$12,500
NY
23
$13,999
PA
21
$12,900
CO
16
$6,980
MA
15
$8,995
OH
13
$15,000
Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) Market Velocity
Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) listings spend an average of 140 days on market. This is a slow-moving market. Listings tend to sit for extended periods, giving buyers significant negotiating power. Sellers should be realistic on pricing and patient.
The median time on market is 59 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
Fair price range: $7,500 to $23,999. The median is $15,000. Anything below $7,500 is a strong value; above $23,999 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) prices have dropped 27.3% recently. Patient buyers may benefit from waiting, but desirable examples still sell quickly.
Best value year: The 1986 model year has the lowest median price at $10,500, making it the most accessible entry point into Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 140 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.