What a Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) Is Actually Worth
True Value$9,500
Fair Range$8,400 - $10,600
Median Recent Sold$12,800
VerdictBUYER ADVANTAGE
As of October 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) is actually worth $9,500 (fair range $8,400 to $10,600). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 118 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 $15,500 — about 63% above what these cars have actually been selling for. That gap favors patient buyers: negotiate from the sold data, not the ask.
As of October 2026, the Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) market has 413 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $15,990, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $8,000 and $24,000. Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) prices have decreased 12.1% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $13,375 to $11,750.
The typical Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) on the market has 76,590 miles. Listings spend an average of 132 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) Pricing
A fair price for a Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) in October 2026 is between $8,000 and $24,000 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $3,850 to $33,995 across 413 active listings.
Price Distribution (413 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$3,850
Budget / project cars
25th
$8,000
Below average price
Median (50th)
$15,990
Typical market price
75th
$24,000
Above average / premium
90th
$33,995
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $17,645, 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
21
$18,995
10,000 - 25,000 mi
40
$22,077
25,000 - 50,000 mi
61
$22,371
50,000 - 100,000 mi
132
$15,212
100,000 - 150,000 mi
91
$9,000
Over 150,000 mi
48
$15,000
Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) Price Trends
Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) prices have decreased 12.1% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q4, the median sale price was $11,750 across 1 sales, down from $13,375 in 2026-Q3.
On a year-over-year basis, Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) prices are down 41.3% ($11,750 vs. $20,000 a year ago).
Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
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
46
$19,900
$20,638
2026-Q2
62
$16,995
$21,896
2026-Q3
64
$13,375
$18,852
2026-Q4
1
$11,750
$11,750
Best Value Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) by Model Year
The 1986 Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) offers the best value with a median price of $9,669 across 39 listings. The most expensive model year is 1989 at a median of $20,000.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1982
11
$11,000
$2,500
$25,500
1983
6
$18,995
$12,995
$28,995
1984
32
$18,999
$2,500
$69,000
1985
28
$13,991
$2,500
$27,495
1986
39
$9,669
$2,500
$29,999
1987
43
$16,500
$2,500
$59,000
1988
43
$14,000
$2,500
$39,900
1989
83
$20,000
$3,500
$76,500
1990
25
$14,000
$3,000
$31,950
1991
45
$13,000
$2,500
$35,000
1992
56
$17,900
$2,500
$31,199
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 41,000 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
536 mi
2.77x
$26,359
5,147 mi
1.71x
$16,260
10,797 mi
1.86x
$17,651
21,741 mi
1.34x
$12,741
42,466 mi
0.97x
$9,171
66,191 mi
0.92x
$8,762
95,843 mi
0.73x
$6,955
142,231 mi
0.52x
$4,938
235,075 mi
0.32x
$3,086
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 536 miles, cars trade at roughly 2.77x the reference value. At the other end, 235,075-mile examples trade at about 0.32x. 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
69% over 85 tests
12 months
↑ UP
54%
volatile
65% over 79 tests
24 months
↑ UP
56%
volatile
63% over 67 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 IL with 46 active listings, followed by MI (40), TX (26), NY (26), FL (26).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in AZ at $5,000, while NE has the highest at $26,900. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $21,900.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
IL
46
$16,500
MI
40
$17,900
TX
26
$16,500
NY
26
$14,000
FL
26
$23,000
CA
23
$13,020
PA
19
$10,399
MA
12
$8,000
NJ
11
$15,000
CO
11
$7,500
Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) Market Velocity
Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) listings spend an average of 132 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 68 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
Fair price range: $8,000 to $24,000. The median is $15,990. Anything below $8,000 is a strong value; above $24,000 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) prices have dropped 12.1% 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 $9,669, making it the most accessible entry point into Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 132 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.