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Inventories (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 30, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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| Components of Inventories | ||
| New vehicles | $ 758,572 | $ 569,573 |
| Used vehicles | 150,958 | 178,568 |
| Parts and accessories | 52,273 | 54,042 |
| Other | 71,487 | 60,950 |
| Inventories | $ 1,033,290 | $ 863,133 |
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Inventory new vehicles. No definition available.
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Inventory used vehicles. No definition available.
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- Definition
Carrying amount (lower of cost or market) as of the balance sheet date of inventories less all valuation and other allowances. Excludes noncurrent inventory balances (expected to remain on hand past one year or one operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Gross amount of components of assembled products that can be sold directly or indirectly through sales of assembled products. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Gross amount of inventories of a nature not separately disclosed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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