Sonic Automotive, Inc. Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Property and Equipment (Details)

Property and Equipment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Components of property and equipment
Total, at cost	$ 902,930	$ 844,652
Less accumulated depreciation	(261,133)	(249,528)
Property and equipment, net	641,797	595,124
Land [Member]
Components of property and equipment
Total, at cost	160,490	142,730
Building and improvements [Member]
Components of property and equipment
Total, at cost	506,734	476,846
Office equipment and fixtures [Member]
Components of property and equipment
Total, at cost	118,658	115,509
Parts and service equipment [Member]
Components of property and equipment
Total, at cost	65,589	62,678
Company vehicles [Member]
Components of property and equipment
Total, at cost	7,916	7,750
Construction in progress [Member]
Components of property and equipment
Total, at cost	$ 43,543	$ 39,139

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The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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- Definition

Gross amount of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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- Definition

Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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