Many bushings like that one are filled with a thick gel , a gel will have have different vibration-defeating properties than like a solid rubber or solid Urethane bushing .
Since you mention extremely high estimates AND I believe that bushing problem is probly leaking gel - my opinion , live with it (Loooong time before develops into more of a "thing" and probly never dangerous) .
The oooze , if bothers you , can wipe off like every month , ya? YMMV
Ask around too , get other's opines too.
p.s. Today's prices ..........I highly doubt the bushing itself is anywhere NEAR as low as $ 10 , notwithstanding whether it is R&R capable or not.