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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS |  |  |
Dealership acquisitions net, repayment of sellers' floor plan notes payable | $ 29.6 | $ 74.9 | $ 54.5
5.75% Notes |  |  |
Statement |  |  |
Interest rate (as a percent) | 5.75% | 5.75% | 5.75%
7.75% Notes |  |  |
Statement |  |  |
Interest rate (as a percent) | 7.75% | 7.75% | 7.75%
3.5% Notes |  |  |
Statement |  |  |
Interest rate (as a percent) | 3.50% | 3.50% | 3.50%

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