What a Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) Is Actually Worth
True Value$9,800
Fair Range$8,600 - $10,900
Median Recent Sold$13,900
VerdictBUYER ADVANTAGE
As of July 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) is actually worth $9,800 (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 $16,100 — about 64% above what these cars have actually been selling for. That gap favors patient buyers: negotiate from the sold data, not the ask.
As of July 2026, the Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) market has 451 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $15,000, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $7,000 and $22,500. Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) prices have increased 354.5% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $14,300 to $65,000.
The typical Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) on the market has 76,590 miles. Listings spend an average of 139 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) Pricing
A fair price for a Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) in July 2026 is between $7,000 and $22,500 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $3,500 to $33,500 across 451 active listings.
Price Distribution (451 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$3,500
Budget / project cars
25th
$7,000
Below average price
Median (50th)
$15,000
Typical market price
75th
$22,500
Above average / premium
90th
$33,500
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $17,401, 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
30
$15,000
10,000 - 25,000 mi
30
$19,900
25,000 - 50,000 mi
75
$21,000
50,000 - 100,000 mi
140
$15,900
100,000 - 150,000 mi
90
$11,718
Over 150,000 mi
57
$8,795
Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) Price Trends
Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) prices have increased 354.5% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $65,000 across 2 sales, up from $14,300 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) prices are up 293.9% ($65,000 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
36
$21,495
$23,975
2025-Q3
44
$16,500
$19,328
2025-Q4
58
$20,150
$23,255
2026-Q1
30
$19,900
$21,471
2026-Q2
35
$14,300
$19,559
2026-Q3
2
$65,000
$34,900
Best Value Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) by Model Year
The 1986 Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) offers the best value with a median price of $9,898 across 37 listings. The most expensive model year is 1982 at a median of $20,000.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1982
20
$20,000
$2,500
$25,500
1983
10
$18,995
$5,000
$28,995
1984
46
$15,900
$3,500
$69,999
1985
27
$11,300
$2,500
$27,485
1986
37
$9,898
$2,500
$39,998
1987
48
$18,995
$2,500
$64,995
1988
53
$15,000
$3,000
$37,995
1989
73
$17,300
$2,500
$76,500
1990
21
$16,990
$2,750
$29,900
1991
60
$13,524
$2,500
$33,500
1992
55
$15,990
$3,000
$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 41,350 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
536 mi
2.90x
$28,402
5,147 mi
1.78x
$17,418
10,860 mi
1.80x
$17,636
22,169 mi
1.40x
$13,722
41,457 mi
0.98x
$9,584
65,911 mi
1.10x
$10,734
95,955 mi
0.78x
$7,603
141,055 mi
0.49x
$4,766
229,094 mi
0.37x
$3,652
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 536 miles, cars trade at roughly 2.90x the reference value. At the other end, 229,094-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
53%
volatile
73% over 82 tests
12 months
↑ UP
54%
volatile
63% over 76 tests
24 months
↑ UP
56%
volatile
63% over 64 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 50 active listings, followed by TX (44), IL (40), FL (31), PA (25).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in GA at $3,000, while IL has the highest at $20,000. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $17,000.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
MI
50
$15,900
TX
44
$12,500
IL
40
$20,000
FL
31
$15,995
PA
25
$15,900
CA
21
$6,000
NY
15
$14,995
NC
11
$17,500
NJ
10
$8,995
IN
10
$9,900
Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) Market Velocity
Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) listings spend an average of 139 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 72 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
Fair price range: $7,000 to $22,500. The median is $15,000. Anything below $7,000 is a strong value; above $22,500 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending up: Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) prices have risen 354.5% recently. Buying sooner may save money if the trend continues.
Best value year: The 1986 model year has the lowest median price at $9,898, making it the most accessible entry point into Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 139 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.