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10. Fair Value Measurements (Details Narrative) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value Measurements Details Narrative
Finance receivables related to reposessed vehicles in inventory	$ 33,781	$ 39,728
Valuation adjustment, loss allowance	$ 24,143	26,954
Recovery rate	29.00%
Estimated fair value and carrying amount of repossed inventory	$ 9,638	$ 12,774

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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of all assets obtained in full or partial satisfaction of a debt arrangement through foreclosure proceedings or defeasance; includes real and personal property; equity interests in corporations, partnerships, and joint ventures; and beneficial interests in trusts.

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Amount of increase (decrease) in the allowances and reserves, which consist of the valuation and qualifying accounts that are either netted against the cost of an asset or that reflect a liability established to represent expected future costs, from adjustments.

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