Southern-Nupe
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Many of the new Nikon lenses have built-in motors in the lens, so you don't actually need a camera with motors in the body for the AF function. For example, most of the new VR lenses, including the 18-200, are set up this way. So, the AF function will work just fine even with the D40. But, if you must, the D80 is the first entry-mid level Nikon with a built-in body motor.
I think the D-40 is a decent camera, but IMO the Nikon line doesn't really start to get good until you step up to the D-60.