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Inventories and Related Notes Payable - Floor Plan (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
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Components of Inventories |  |
New vehicles | $ 866,442 | $ 569,573
Used vehicles | 175,957 | 178,568
Service loaners | 81,384 | 60,716
Parts and accessories | 53,723 | 54,042
Other | 460 | 234
Inventories | $ 1,177,966 | $ 863,133

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