Newer cars, and your 10-or-so year old cars qualify here - shouldn't have any major problems with gaskets, at least not gaskets that aren't easy to replace. I would however replace any accessory drive belts (alternator/power steering/AC/etc.) And look closely at the tires. If the tires show any signs of cracking they need to be replaced.
Whenever I buy any used car I always replace all the fluids in it as a matter of course. That way I know it's been done and I know when. I've owned a lot of cars and only one was newer than 10 years old. Most have been in the 15-20 yo range, some older.
I would not hesitate to buy an older, low mileage car that has been well maintained, especially if the owners have thorough maintenance records.
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