Best Buick Grand National Year to Buy
There is no single best Buick Grand National year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 211 verified sales, the 1984 is the most affordable at $25,260. The 1987 trades most often (164 verified sales).
Data: DriveIndex. 4 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Oct 8, 2026. Methodology
Buick Grand National Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 Grand National | $41,871 | — | 164 | — |
| 1986 Grand National | $43,339 | — | 24 | — |
| 1985 Grand National | $31,650 | — | 13 | — |
| 1984 Grand National | $25,260 | — | 10 | — |
Value is DriveIndex's market value for each year, from verified sales. “Vs. original MSRP” compares it with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation: 100% means it is worth exactly what it cost. Years with fewer than 10 verified sales are listed but not ranked.
Which Grand National year is appreciating?
The table shows what each year is worth. Pro adds the direction: the live Value Signal for every year, how confident it is, a 1–5 year projection, and every sold price behind it. Collector adds the best months to buy and an estimated market-bottom date.
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Best Buick Grand National Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Buick Grand National year to buy?
There is no single best Buick Grand National year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 211 verified sales, the 1984 is the most affordable at $25,260. The 1987 trades most often (164 verified sales). The table on this page lists every model year with its market value, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Buick Grand National year is the cheapest?
The 1984 Buick Grand National is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $25,260. The most valuable is the 1986, at $43,339.
How much is a Buick Grand National worth?
Depending on the model year, a Buick Grand National is worth from $25,260 to $43,339 today, based on verified sales. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which Buick Grand National year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.