Im fairly new to photography and Im about to go buy a Nikon D80.I had a D60 for a few weeks but didnt like it that much for several reasons and managed to sell it for price I had paid it.

Now, for me the Active D on the D60 really made a big difference and I know the D80 doesnt have that.Realistically I wish I could buy the D90 but its 500$ more than the D80 and I cant afford it.

Should I really pass on the D80 ( and hope to find a used D90 for a 1000$ which is unlikely to happen) or buy this brand new D80?

Thanks