first time 2nd gen.s10 buyer

i was wondering what are common prblems with 2nd gen. s10. i have a 97 blazer and found out that around 80000 miles the intake manifold gasket go's. is this common with s10 also. is there anything else i should be aware off

S-10 have always been good to me and a friend of mine between us both we have five 2 94 2 95 a 96 and a 97 2 door jimmy