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Contingent Liabilities And Commitments (Principal Commercial Commitments Under Repurchase Agreements And Guarantees) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands	Oct. 31, 2011
Guarantee On Dealer Inventory Financing [Member]
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment [Line Items]
Total Amount Committed	$ 1,281
Term of Commitments	Various
Standby Repurchase Obligations On Dealer Inventory Financing [Member]
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment [Line Items]
Total Amount Committed	$ 775,646
Term of Commitments	Up to eighteen months

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