Seeking General advice on Living in both countries.

I am somewhat new or better yet going through a recycling, I had not visited the country on a regulaar basis in over 18 yrs, but my recent trip was a great eye opener.
How do I go about obtaining a cedula, and what is it's US equivalent, I figure it's something like Social security card but just wanted to be sure, it's not a residency
I would like small advice on buying an apartment, I'm planning on looking at some places in May. I prefer buying pre-construction as I have seen the prices are lower with these properties, I figure to look into the history of the developers as to not be stuck with unfinished property, But dont know much else about the buying process over there, but I do know everyone is out to get there piece of the pie, what can I avoid.
I am also buying a car here in the united states and registering it for a year, my uncles tell me that is what I should do, im planning on getting a 2004 or newer Saturn Vue V6, because it's not too flashy but it's basically a rebadged Acura MDX... What are your thoughts on this.. Thanks for any and all assistance.

CaptnGlenn said:

he got that idea because at one point in the past, Saturn was buying engines from Honda. (no... they aren't the same engines, either. they didn't say "honda" anywhere on them). Honda is the parent company of Acura.... thus... somehow the false impression that saturn equals honda equals acura. Pretzel logic to be sure, and completely false.

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First thank You, Windeguy your response to my question was a forthright answer to my long post,
as for Captnglenn the engine is a J35A3 used on the following vehicles. J35A3 made and manufactured by Honda

2001 - 2002 Acura MDX
2005 - 2008 Acura RL
2004 - 2007 Saturn Vue L66

The only difference in the engine was the crankshaft and it was still a honda part and they also used the same transmission and they were tuned differently so you had different outputs. Now obviously Cv joints, radiator , Seats, Lights, Fender and etc were different but when the engine and tranny are the heart/ main parts of a vehicle, then I put my trust and reliability on those parts everything else goes through normal wear and tear, Now where is your pretzel logic? Your answer had absolutely nothing positive to add to this, but I'll thank U anyway for your effort to school me.

To WindeGuy and Jaralars
I cant commit a full 6 months in the country not until my retirement and that's at least 20 years from now, But I see myself going there a few times a year, already before this upcoming June I would have visited the country 3 times, and I always see myself either staying at my moms house which is empty or at my Aunts. I do spend all my time in Santiago and Tamboril and seldomnly visit family in Santo Domingo. Most of my family is either walking distance or a 10 minute drive on where I plan on buying in Urbanizacion Los hidalgos. I will consider the Cedula after I purchase because I have heard and it may be false that there are certain benefits that new residents are entitled to, within a certain period but I will Contact the resident DR1 Lawyer as Windeguy mentioned. Thank You.

CFA123 said:

your mom is Dominican, then you're a Dominican citizen? if so, your process to get your cedula would be different from that of a foreigner mentioned above

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She actually has dual Citizenship, but she was born in the Dr.

Chirimoya said:

Still trying to work out what you meant about "both countries". The DR and which other?

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Ooops Dr and The US