My advice (well... not really advice, more like opinion!
) is that if you want to get a DSLR, get a body only, and use the money you've saved towards some decent lenses. even if you can find a gently used, older lens, you're in business. make sure it's in good condition and fungus free. Some of the older lenses are rock solid and built to last.
Even if you pick up an old film SLR bundled with lenses it can be a great buy.
Hell, I'm still shooting film. for three reasons: I like experimenting with different stock, I like the learning experience, and I like being a bit old-fashioned
Also, I've recently discovered that the most fun can be had with a sharp, fast 50mm prime lens (or around the 35mm mark for you digital people).
Instead of using a zoom lense to frame your subject, you actually have to MOVE to re-frame and compose a shot, which of course means you spend more time thinking about and setting up the shot.
Also, at f2 or faster you can have a lot of fun with depth of field or bokeh (just wanted to say that
), plus you won't have to worry much about a blurred picture, even if you are using 50 ISO trannie film
Hair waving in the wind, birds flying etc will be frozen in time. Fun stuff