Hi again
Now I know that I am going to have lots of people spewing coffee out of their noses but.... what about a daitshu terios? I know that they are consider sort of toys in the UK and are not even sold in the US but they are ... ok--- cute!! and green... and tiny tiny ... and so very economical.
MA, PLEASE, forget "cute" and "green" and think SAFETY!!!!!
This is the DR! It's Third World! You see how many Dominicans drive in complete violation of common sense and traffic laws. Those tiny sabot's may appeal to your Environmentalist whims, but those things are death traps in any kind of a bad collision. They become squashed bugs. Go by places where wrecks are towed and see for yourself.
Consider a vehicle with a real frame, solid steel, good crumple zones, heavy-weight and something that will better survive an encounter without crushing the passenger area.
A few dollars here and less gas there are not worth the physical harm that you are exposed to in those tiny, cute, green, economical cars.
Use this philosophy for purchasing cars, trucks, boats, airplanes or any other device the you put your life in: the best vehicle for the worst conditions.
Money and political/social consciousness be damed. Consider your life and the lives of your passengers first.