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I've had a D200 since 2006 and it has been a fantastic body (I still use it regularly) but as far as the technology goes, it is long in the tooth at this point. The D300/D300S has some significant improvements including better low-light/high-ISO noise performance so if you want similar "near-pro" build quality and features, I would lean that direction. All the recent Nikon bodies are very good so you kinda just have to pick your price point and go for it.
Lens recommendations depend on your shooting style but I agree the 18-200 VR or VRII is an awesome "do-all" single lens. I use mine for travel with the D200 when I don't want to schlep around the big heavy stuff.
Also highly recommended is a small, fast prime such as a 35mm, 50mm and/or 85mm.
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