Jeep 94’ 2.5L ?

Hello Team Mopar,
Going to look at a jeep this afternoon for my 14yr old who will get his permit in June when he turns 15. It needs a head gasket. So I’ll assume the motor is junk and look at maybe a remain. It could be salvageable we will see. It’s the 2.5L 5 speed which I think will be perfect to teach him how to drive stick. I know these 2.5L are about gutless but it will make a great first project for him. Guy wants 3k but I’m not paying that. What else do I need to look at with these Jeep’s?0502C01F-CD73-45A6-A1FF-BF3DBC83EBF1.jpeg