CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Repayment of Sellers' Floor Plan Notes Payable Dealership Acquisitions	$ 138.5	$ 25.8

Repayment of sellers' floor plan notes payable, dealership acquisitions.

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