Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 20,851	$ 9,306
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $261 and $190	99,407	75,011
Inventories, net	506,484	415,228
Deferred income taxes	4,730	2,937
Other current assets	16,719	6,062
Total Current Assets	648,191	508,544
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $99,115 and $93,745	373,779	362,433
Goodwill	18,958	6,186
Franchise value	59,095	45,193
Deferred income taxes	29,270	39,524
Other non-current assets	16,840	9,796
Total Assets	1,146,133	971,676
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Floor plan notes payable	114,760	84,775
Floor plan notes payable: non-trade	229,180	166,482
Current maturities of long-term debt	8,221	12,081
Trade payables	31,712	23,747
Accrued liabilities	72,711	58,784
Total Current Liabilities	456,584	345,869
Long-term debt, less current maturities	278,653	268,693
Deferred revenue	25,146	20,158
Other long-term liabilities	18,629	16,739
Total Liabilities	779,012	651,459
Additional paid-in capital	10,918	10,972
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(4,508)	(4,869)
Retained earnings	80,877	28,839
Total Stockholders' Equity	367,121	320,217
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	1,146,133	971,676
Common Class A [Member]
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Common stock, value issued	279,366	284,807
Common Class B [Member]
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Common stock, value issued	$ 468	$ 468