lots of new head units go up to 40-50 watts in dash. if you aren't going all out on sound equip. you should just replace the head unit all together. You won't have to run wiring all over your car either for a changer. does the 97 have the double din dash for the extra cd player and orig. head unit? I thought that was only in the 00. Plus the aftermarket head units look way better IMO.