The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-03
TACT IS REQUIRED
IN BUYING MOTOR
CARS, SAYS DEALER
Biased Opinions of Friends
Hamper Many Prospec-
tive Purchasers.

To the man of moderate means the
purchase of an automobile is like
breaking out Of Jail-a thing not to be
nghtIy undertaken" says d Washington
! motor dealer, who has been in the game
since the early days. After a careful
consideration Of the greatest amount OF
money which can be invested, he looks
about in the manner of all sensible men
for the greatest possible value to be
obtained for the money. If he is the
possessor Of friends who own automo-
biles he invites their opinion and advice,
as well as that of the sales agents of
the concerns who furnish car at the
desired price,
THE advice Of his friends is apt to
be biased, as 1t is gained from one
sided experience, while the advice Of
the statesmen. although perhaps the re-
suit Of much experience, is hardly less
biased. 4 demonstration may prove
prospective motorist does not know
which way to turn! wise man, how
ever, buys car of good repute with a
solid guarantee, or in the case of a
car unknown. has it Thoroughly exam
tned by competent judge
The style of body purchased will. to
large degree, determine whether the
motorist will be satisfied or disa ppointed
after he has had the machine for
III VI llIIl6. II is III lElS
that the purchaser may rely upon the
company from whom he Is buying the
car, as the great experience of the
dealer will aid his judgment Iii this re-
spect."
September IS is the date selected for
the automobile races a: Syracuse, and
it is expected President Taft will be
the honorary referee OF the meet. He
also is expected to make an address.
Former President Roosevelt made the
address and acted in this capacity last
ance of Ralph DeFalma. who lowered
the worlds record for a mile on cir
,cular track to 1892 seconds. This mark
was in turn lowered by wild Bob
Burman at Brighton Beach, July 4, to
4S.72 seconds. Burman expects to bring
the mark down to AZ seconds fiat at
Syracuse, which is one of the best mile
tracks in the country. When burman
visited President Taft at the White
House several weeks ago, the latter as
sured him he would avail himself Of the
first opportunity that presented to take
q spin with the speed king. Burman
little dreamed that the President would
be at a race meet where II would De
possible to take him for a rlde. now
that his presence has been assured AT
Syracuse, Burman wants to hold him TO
his promise.
s'Of course said Burman, lit will not
Re necessary TO take the turns on TWO
wheels If the President is in the car
with me; still want to give him a good
ride in the Plitzen Benz. When l was
at the White House a few weeks ego ne
was much interested in my records ana
seemed anxious and willing TO take
ri6e with me. He considered, however,
that the streets of the Capital City We're
not suitable 1cr the purpose, but prom,
ised that ct some future time he wouid
be where was driving on race '9uIs IT.
and then this would be different. | Ger
fsinlv want him to take that Tide At
Syracuse"
Accompanied by DR.: Seneca Balm.
George A. Bentley left TO-DAY IN ms
ReesI roadster over the short route 20
pbiIadaInhia. From there they WI!
tour to Atlantic City, Asbury Park ana
New York.