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Fitment on a used aerial varies by vehicle, so a bit of detail goes a long way. Our request form covers what breakers need to know, so every quote you get back is for the correct part:
Yes, the RX-8 was fitted with a roof-mounted or rear-quarter aerial as standard across all variants — it is a conventional passenger car and radio reception was included as standard equipment throughout its production run from 2003 to 2012. All variants, whether early Series I (2003–2008) or the revised Series II (2008–2012), had an aerial fitted. You are looking in the right place.
Both years fall within the Series I generation (2003–2008), so the aerial and its base should be the same design and a used part from that range is a reasonable match. Confirm the mounting style and connector type with the breaker against your registration to be sure, as trim-level cosmetic differences can occasionally affect the base finish.
The Series II facelift arrived for the 2008 model year and brought bodywork and interior revisions, so there is a chance the aerial base or mounting could differ across that boundary. Name the boundary to your breaker and ask them to check the part against your specific registration before buying, as this is not something we can confirm as a straight swap.
For a straightforward roof or bodywork-mounted aerial, trim level does not generally affect whether the part physically fits, as the mounting point and connector are shared across the range. That said, some higher-specification or dealer-fitted trim variants may have had a different style of aerial base as a cosmetic detail, so check with the breaker that the finish matches what you have if appearance matters to you.
Shark-fin aerials were an option or accessory fit on some RX-8s rather than a universal factory fitment, and they differ physically from the standard screw-in mast-style aerial. If your car has a shark-fin unit, confirm with the breaker that the replacement is the same style and that the base plate and internal amplifier connector match your car, as these are not interchangeable with a standard whip aerial.
A standard screw-in aerial mast is straightforward to replace at home with no special tools, but if the base, amplifier, or wiring needs replacing the job becomes more involved and may require trim removal. A breaker can often advise whether the part they are supplying is the full assembly or just the mast, so check what is included before you buy.