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Inventories (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
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Inventories Net |  |
New vehicles | $ 1,299,364 | $ 1,051,120
Used vehicles | 479,460 | 441,655
Parts, accessories and other | 85,949 | 79,793
Total inventories | $ 1,864,773 | $ 1,572,568

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