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An amp can definitely be set so that it doesn't blow out the speakers, but that means restricting the power- there's not much point in getting a huge amp if you have to turn it way down. I don't know what the factory speakers can handle either, but with 4" in the dash and 5.25" in the doors, it won't be a lot unless you spend some serious money on aftermarket speakers.
I used Infinity Reference speakers for both dash and doors, and the 4" can handle 35w RMS, the 5.25" can handle 45w RMS. Their high end 5.25" can handle 60w. That doesn't mean there's no point in having an amp that can push more power, a bigger amp can run those lower levels without distortion where a lesser amp might overheat or sound terrible at maximum.
Unless your existing speakers have already been replaced from the 22 year old originals, they're likely blown out anyway- the foam or rubber that connects the cone to the frame was torn and disintegrating on mine. I'd take replacing the door and dash speakers as a first step, and then assess what you want out of an amp after you do that. Pick replacements that can handle more power if you're leaning towards a big amp.
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