May buy Stratus or Breeze, 2.4L headgasket problems?

I am considering buying a used Stratus or Breeze for my daughter. I vaguely
remember that the 2.4L engine prematurely blows headgaskets. When was this
problem fixed by Chrysler? Are there model years to avoid? How much does it
cost to get it repaired?

 

The 2.0 and 2.4 L Chrysler engines from 95 to 98 1/2 model years in the
Neon, Stratus, Breeze and I think Cirrus had headgasket problems. If you
are going to buy one of these cars, take the VIN to a Chrysler dealer and
check to see that the headgasket has been replaced with the MLS type
headgasket.

They started using the new headgasket at the 1998 1/2 model year, so I
wouldn't buy an earlier model unless it's proven that the correct repair was
done. I loved my 97 Stratus and was a pretty good value for the amount that
I paid for it. It did have to have the headgasket replaced (2.4 L) under
warrenty and didn't give me a bit of trouble after that.

Scott