I am considering acquiring a second hand car to be used on my more or less frequent visits to the Dominican Republic. But I am unsure which would be the more sensible way to aqcuire it - e.g. buying it in the US (Florida) and have it shipped over, or simply buy one from a local dealer in the DR. What I can't seem to make sense of is the question of import tax on motor vehicles - how is it calculated? Case in question let's say a 1996 or 1997 Toyota Corolla. Any help and advice would be appreciated.