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Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
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9 Months Ended | |
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Nov. 30, 2012
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Feb. 29, 2012
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| Cash equivalents | $ 397,100,000 | $ 429,300,000 |
| Restricted cash from collections on auto loan receivables | 204,360,000 | 204,314,000 |
| Number of warehouses | 2 | |
| Required benchmark for account delinquency | 120 days | |
| Restricted cash on deposit in reserve accounts | 36,200,000 | 45,300,000 |
| Restricted investments | $ 34,700,000 | $ 31,400,000 |
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Number of warehouses No definition available.
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Required benchmark for account delinquency No definition available.
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Restricted cash related to collections by consolidated securitization trusts on auto loan receivables accounted for as secured borrowings. These funds are restricted for the benefit of holders of non-recourse notes payable. No definition available.
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Amount of short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Cash and equivalents whose use in whole or in part is restricted for the long-term, generally by contractual agreements or regulatory requirements. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the noncurrent portion of investments which are not defined as or included in marketable (debt, equity, or other) securities that are pledged or subject to withdrawal restrictions. No definition available.
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