Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Equipment held for operating lease, accumulated depreciation (in dollars)	$ 253,994	$ 242,529
Operating lease related receivable, allowances (in dollars)	928	980
Property, equipment & furnishings, accumulated depreciation (in dollars)	7,615	7,087
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	20,000,000	20,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	8,692,743	8,715,580
Common stock, shares outstanding	8,692,743	8,715,580
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, income tax benefit (in dollars)	$ 514	$ 651