Why is 1996 GTS has white lines in the rear

Ron

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<FONT face="Comic Sans MS">That IS the major difference between 1996 & 1997 GTS's.

Stripes were no longer painted in the license plate cavity after 1996 M/Y because:

A) it was a way to differentiation 1996 and 97 models years (making the launch year of the GTS a little more special).

B) it was an expendable added production expense.</FONT f>
 

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I heard they couldn't get the white stripes on the rear bumper cover to line up with the stripes in the license plate area consistently, and that's the real reason they got rid of the stripes in the license plate area on the 97's.
 
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