for sunrunnerGT, i think it would be easier to buy a new head unit, amp and sub. trying to hook up a stock stereo to an amp and sub takes a bit of fiddling around. (from experience, i worked in a car audio install shop for 2 years)
with a new head unit, it makes the job all that more easier and keeps a lot of things simple. and it will also have a seperate sub controller in the menu if you choose a descent head unit.
and it only uses RCA jacks, so theres no cutting, stripping and soldering of wires.
if you would like to know more, i can try to explain and help you out as much as possible.
Cheers
Steve