You seem to be going to a lot of trouble to maintain your emotional attachment to the car; especially, when you think you will be in the DR only a year. It may be very costly for the short term and not worth the bother.
AMET, the transportation police, have the power, legal and otherwise, to impound a vehicle without proper paperwork. If you are stopped by the police for a traffic infraction or just for looking like a foreigner with lots of money. They will ask for your drivers license; (foreign license good only for 90 days after entry into country); ID = cedula, passport, or resident identification; registration/matricula; proof of inspection; and proof of insurance. If you are faulting any of these items or they don't seem in order, good-bye car ....off to the impound yard. Unless, you are a good talker or know people in high places.
Best bet, bring the vehicle in legal or better yet use the moneys you would transport you car in and out of the country to purchase a used one for the time you are here.
Good luck and Regards,
PJT
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