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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2011
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS |  |
Dealership acquisitions net, repayment of sellers' floor plan notes payable | $ 49,467 | $ 54,453

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