i have a d60 and a 40d from canon, the d60 is great, but not with the kit lens, with the kit lens the pics look ok but nothing much beyond a good compact. i stuck a 35mm 1.8 on mine and it came to life.
the camera feels small, it is tiny, and it feels a bit like a "my first dslr" but ive fallen for it a bit with that 35mm on it.
id suggest you buy the best camera you can afford.