hahahaa... yeah 40D seem to be the D40 of canon. People refuse to buy the EOS 50D because, as they claim, EOS 40D is better.
Ako EOS 450D lang, not because I hate the video in 500D (LoL) but because that's what my budget permits.
Stick with your D40 and join Kuya Ken's Nikon D40 Cult!