An ever growing number of U.S. economists have forecasted an economic downturn in the coming year.  With vehicle sales creeping down for 2019, many dealers are starting to feel the bind.  Economists and accountants are predicting mergers and acquisitions activity (“buy/sells”) to remain slow through year end and into 2020.  While periods of financial turmoil are particularly difficult in industries providing durable and luxury goods, adding on to the thin margins seen by auto dealers…