http://www.crutchfield.com/S-Nhj4xrNyUMX/cgi-bin/prodview.asp?i=127SWIX

Now, can someone please explain to me why this WOULDN'T work with a 1997? It lists 98-01 Cateras.

Good question

Not sure but thanks for pointing that out. I was looking for something just like that for my '98.