Originally Posted by white_n_slow

Even if the shocks are leaking a bit of fluid, it doesn't need to be replaced until the ride starts to suffer. If you notice the car riding a little more bouncy (like you drive over a bump and the car goes up and down a few times before settling out), then it's time to replace the shocks... until then, I wouldn't worry about it.

The bushings are a matter of preference. You can drive on toasted bushings. The handling will suffer, but if it isn't a big deal to you, it can be a "fix it when I get around to it" sorta thing. I drove on mulched bushings for a couple years... it caused one spinout when I was driving like a jackass, but if you drive like a normal human being, I don't think it's anything to worry about. Eventually they will get to a point where they need to be replaced, but at 70k, I doubt they're there yet.

As for interior rattles... it's a 8 year old economy car. That's just par for the course.

:edit: NEVER go to the dealership for service. They will pound you in the behind.