Significant Accounting Policies Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities	$ 71,400	$ 38,200
Transamerican Auto Parts \| Vehicles And Boats \| Minimum
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items]
Period of warranties provided by Polaris	6 months
Transamerican Auto Parts \| Vehicles And Boats \| Maximum
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items]
Period of warranties provided by Polaris	10 years

Amount of cash inflow (outflow) from operating activities, including discontinued operations. Operating activity cash flows include transactions, adjustments, and changes in value not defined as investing or financing activities.

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