I will be replacing the shicks on my 2002 Cooper S shortly and am wondering if I should take the opportunity to have bushings replaced at the same time.

Car has roughly 100K km (63k miles) and is a year-long daily driver.

Also, are urethane bushings really worth the xtra $?

Thanks

 

Probably not a bad idea, since someone will already be "in the neighborhood".
The urethane bushings are a matter of taste.... they are considerably stiffer than stock and your ride will be affected. If you (and potential passengers) can handle the bone-jarring ride, go for it.

 

With that many miles its a good idea to replace them, and the Powerflex control arm bushings is def the way to go.

 

Interesting you post this today. Just helped my mechanic remove a 02 clutch today, need to drop the subframe to do it, the control arm bushings were completely toast, as were the upper and lower motor mounts. This was on a car with only 60k miles. If I were you I would replace all the bushings, motor mounts, ball joints including the tie rods. Get a good aligment and you will be amazed PS, dont waste your time on OEM bushings, go Powerflex You will love them.

 

I have the Powerflex bushings and I can not tell much difference between them and OEM.

They should last twice as long though!!!!!!