Yeah, when I bought the car it already had an aftermarket stereo in it. I replaced that one with a POS Sony one which just recently quit playing CDs. I ended up buying the empeg because it simply cannot play CDs - therefore the CD playing capability can't break.

I've never seen a standard DIN slot, so I don't know what to expect. I know that the RIO will fit. The only sort of sketchy part is that the only thing to stabalize the unit is a metal strip with holes in it at the rear of the stereo (which I imagine is what the screw hole is for on the back of this and other units). I installed the Sony that died after 2 months, but I really think it was a symptom of the Sony and not my installation. I only have that confidence because it was a cheap unit and it seemed to be quite stable.

I can't give you the specs on the amp because it's in the car which is in a local shop getting a new clutch. I'll have the car by tuesday or wednesday and can give you the lowdown then.

See you on Saturday.

-Christian