Also, all USDM photos showed tape, plus some owners who removed the tape reported some bad paint flaws under there.

 

I prefer the tape as well.

Dan

 

No logic to this one
In Europe only the pre 01 none GT cars had tape.
We've been tape less since then!
I think it makes the car look cleaner

 

I got into an accident once...the windshield frame got dented, after they got it fixed, they also replaced the black tape.

 

Berlina's always do. There is no point when the soft top is black as well.

 

my x-mas gifts were sealed with tape! lol

 

The tape was stupid to begin with.

I would much rather have the car look nicer when its top is down, than have a black trim to match the soft top when it's up (i.e. in a really cold day in winter, or when it's raining outside).

 

I like the black tape even top down - it makes the whole car look lower and sleeker. The windshield sticks so upright it looks good when its at least black imo.

 

I totally prefer the look of the tape!!!


It would be too bad if this is indeed an '08 change.

 

Tape? What am I missing? It is painted trim on my car.