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500$ to spend on camera gear?

So I have 500$ to spend on camera gear and I don't know what to do.. I have two lenses, one standard 17-55 and a small tele 50-200. I own an old Nikon D40 and I'd possibly like to invest in a new camera body. I don't really have any filters except for infrared.
I am interested in outdoor, spontaneous photography. Nothing studio.
Any tips on what I should get?

For $500, it's hard to say. I would consider various accessories, things I can think of (pick & choose):

tripod/ball head (~$250)
monopod (~$150)
camera case (`$75-$100)
battery grip/extra batteries/memory cards (~$125-$250 (brand dependent))
UV(0) filters for all lenses (~$50-$100)
CLA (cleaning/lubrication/adjustment) on the D40 (~$150)

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