# @threepiece.us on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DWCya-9E_MJ
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/60404367-threepieceus-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/cc07db24fc.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-03-18T23:04:36.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** threepieceus (@threepiece.us) — https://gondola.cc/threepiece.us

## Caption

Dealers are literally doubling the cost of factory performance packages and wondering why enthusiasts are walking away.

What used to be a $3K M Performance package is now $8K+ with "market adjustments." Meanwhile, aftermarket companies are delivering better performance for half the price.

→ Factory aero kit: $4K markup vs $1.5K aftermarket equivalent
→ Performance exhaust: $2K dealer premium vs $800 quality alternative
→ Suspension upgrades: 300% markup on OEM vs proven coilover setups
→ The math: You're paying luxury car money for mid-tier performance

Save this before your next build - your wallet will thank you when you see what's actually possible with that markup money in the aftermarket world.

What's the craziest dealer markup you've seen on performance options?

#ThreePieceUS #DealerMarkup #PerformanceParts #Aftermarket #CarBuilds #OEMvsAftermarket #AutomotiveIndustry #CarEnthusiast #BuildNotBought #PerformanceOnABudget

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## Tags

aftermarket, carenthusiast, performanceonabudget, buildnotbought, performanceparts, threepieceus, dealermarkup, carbuilds, automotiveindustry, oemvsaftermarket

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