Ok well as far as i know from when i had my dads 944, the bushings were never a problem. Im thinking he ment the shift link bushings. If you pull off the center consol i think you may be able to see them. But it deffinetly can be fixed. Anything on a car can be fixed.
Sorry if i was no help, but i figured id try to make you feel a bit better cause it can be fixed. So dont worrie to much.
www.rennlist.com
www.germantechnik.com
^both great forums for the 944 and related German cars. Hope that is some help.