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Note 3 - Inventories | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements |
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block] | (3) Inventories The components of inventories consisted of the following (in thousands):
December 31, |  | 2016 |  |  | 2015 |
New vehicles |  | $ | 1,338,110 |  |  | $ | 1,113,613 |
Used vehicles |  |  | 368,067 |  |  |  | 302,911 |
Parts and accessories |  |  | 66,410 |  |  |  | 54,463 |
Total inventories |  | $ | 1,772,587 |  |  | $ | 1,470,987 |
The new vehicle inventory cost is generally reduced by manufacturer holdbacks and incentives, while the related floor plan notes payable are reflective of the gross cost of the vehicle. As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, the carrying value of inventory had been reduced by $18.1 million and $13.6 million, respectively, for assistance received from manufacturers as discussed in Note 1.

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