To cut the dash or not to cut the dash?

I don't see the problem with cutting a hole in the dash, I did......its not like these are million dollar cars or anything.

and why has no one mentioned the aftermarket factory style radios?

you can get 2 post aftermarket radios that fir in the factory hole in the dash and they have around 45-55 watts per channel in most of the units and they are AM/FM and they have built in MP3 plug ins in the back of the unit that you can then route the cable where ever you want.

I think some now come with USB plug ins on the back so not only will they play music off of your mp3's but will charge most of them also.

if I was worried about keeping the original look but with upgraded sound, that would be the route I would take