edwardt: no i haven't been on the recieving end of a buyout..2 independent dealers in the 90's and a factory branch til 2003...then private sector til 2006 and i'm still at an independent dealer.....But one would hope i can retire from here...but based on the economy your guess is as good as mine..............rhyan h i totally agree.....If your honest and do business in an honest fashion you will go down in history as good business person with good ethics,morals and standards......you are in a minority these days...shady/illegal business activities you should be treated accordingly prison,lose the business whatever...........