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Significant Accounting Policies Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) |  | 3 Months Ended
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Jan. 01, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles |  |  |
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities |  | $ 38,217,000 | $ 3,189,000
Transamerican Auto Parts | Vehicles And Boats | Minimum |  |  |
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items] |  |  |
Period of warranties provided by Polaris |  | 6 months |
Transamerican Auto Parts | Vehicles And Boats | Maximum |  |  |
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items] |  |  |
Period of warranties provided by Polaris |  | 10 years |
Scenario, Forecast [Member] | Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member] | Minimum |  |  |
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items] |  |  |
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Adoption, Quantification | $ 115,681,000 |  |

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