Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010
Investing Activities:
Repayment of sellers' floor plan notes payable, Dealership acquisitions	$ 5,862	$ 5,683
Financing Activities:
Senior subordinated convertible notes, Interest rate	3.50%	3.50%

Interest rate stated in the contractual debt agreement.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher SEC
-Name Regulation S-X (SX)
-Number 210
-Section 02
-Paragraph 22
-Article 5

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