itguy08
Well-Known Member
True the cost is higher than inflation but I believe vehicles as a whole are above inflation. I could be wrong though.CPI in 2018 is 248.991 whereas CPI in 1987 was 113.6. Therefore:
248.991/113.6 * $12,106 = $26,534.20 today's dollars, not $35,000. I'd also consider the difference in weight of 3,100 to 3,878 to be huge as well.
Don't get me wrong, I had an '85 LX with 5.0 and I'd chose '18 GT over it myself.
Yes, 778 pounds is a large number but IIRC the 18's are longer and wider. We also have better interiors, a better trans, IRS, heavier engine, and tons of safety stuff over that 87.
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