As of September 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) GTA is actually worth $8,900 (fair range $7,900 to $10,000). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 115 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 $16,000 — about 80% above what these cars have actually been selling for. That gap favors patient buyers: negotiate from the sold data, not the ask.
As of September 2026, the Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) GTA market has 473 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $15,500, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $8,000 and $24,394. GTA prices have decreased 18.9% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $16,500 to $13,375.
The typical GTA on the market has 78,000 miles. Listings spend an average of 149 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current GTA Pricing
A fair price for a Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) GTA in September 2026 is between $8,000 and $24,394 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $3,950 to $34,974 across 473 active listings.
Price Distribution (473 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$3,950
Budget / project cars
25th
$8,000
Below average price
Median (50th)
$15,500
Typical market price
75th
$24,394
Above average / premium
90th
$34,974
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $18,254, 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
23
$18,995
10,000 - 25,000 mi
46
$25,000
25,000 - 50,000 mi
61
$24,995
50,000 - 100,000 mi
158
$14,900
100,000 - 150,000 mi
99
$9,500
Over 150,000 mi
60
$10,000
GTA Price Trends
Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) GTA prices have decreased 18.9% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $13,375 across 43 sales, down from $16,500 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, GTA prices are down 18.9% ($13,375 vs. $16,500 a year ago).
GTA 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
46
$19,900
$20,638
2026-Q2
59
$16,500
$22,026
2026-Q3
43
$13,375
$18,680
Best Value GTA by Model Year
The 1986 GTA offers the best value with a median price of $9,500 across 36 listings. The most expensive model year is 1988 at a median of $21,900.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1982
16
$20,000
$2,500
$25,500
1983
12
$12,995
$2,500
$28,995
1984
45
$14,800
$2,500
$69,541
1985
27
$13,991
$3,000
$27,495
1986
36
$9,500
$3,000
$39,998
1987
46
$15,995
$2,500
$64,995
1988
55
$21,900
$3,456
$65,000
1989
103
$19,900
$2,500
$90,000
1990
25
$15,000
$3,000
$31,950
1991
61
$13,500
$2,500
$31,500
1992
47
$16,500
$2,500
$26,000
How Mileage Affects GTA 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) GTA from confirmed sales, referenced to a typical example at about 41,850 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
536 mi
2.85x
$25,409
5,147 mi
1.74x
$15,488
10,797 mi
1.94x
$17,258
21,772 mi
1.40x
$12,454
42,110 mi
0.98x
$8,686
66,629 mi
0.97x
$8,636
95,955 mi
0.77x
$6,892
142,231 mi
0.54x
$4,771
235,075 mi
0.34x
$3,057
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 536 miles, cars trade at roughly 2.85x the reference value. At the other end, 235,075-mile examples trade at about 0.34x. Implied values here are anchored to this market's True Value.
GTA Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
↑ UP
52%
volatile
71% over 84 tests
12 months
↑ UP
54%
volatile
64% over 78 tests
24 months
↑ UP
56%
volatile
61% over 66 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) GTA — 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 GTA
The highest concentration of Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) GTA listings is in MI with 57 active listings, followed by IL (48), TX (34), FL (30), CA (29).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in GA 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
MI
57
$14,995
IL
48
$17,389
TX
34
$12,500
FL
30
$25,500
CA
29
$12,000
NY
28
$14,789
CO
15
$5,000
PA
14
$13,991
MA
14
$10,000
OH
13
$15,000
GTA Market Velocity
Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) GTA listings spend an average of 149 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 73 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
GTA Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $8,000 to $24,394. The median is $15,500. Anything below $8,000 is a strong value; above $24,394 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: GTA prices have dropped 18.9% 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 $9,500, making it the most accessible entry point into GTA ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 149 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.
Data sourced from 11 marketplaces including eBay Motors, Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids,
AutoTrader, CarGurus, Cars.com, Facebook Marketplace, Classic.com, and Hagerty Marketplace.
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