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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2019
Repayment of Sellers' Floor Plan Notes Payable Dealership Acquisitions | $ 0.0 | $ 138.5
3.50% senior subordinated notes due 2025 |  |
Interest rate (as a percent) | 3.50% |
3.75% senior subordinated notes redeemed August 15, 2020 |  |
Interest rate (as a percent) | 3.75% |

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