Hello mate - welcome aboard. Similar criticism is made of the kit lens bundled with the Canon 300D/350D. I'm not sure that the criticisms are entirely justified, particularly when the comparisons are being made to far more expensive glass, but these lenses are obviously made to a price to make the camera and lens combination affordable for most new buyers.
I think it's fair to say though that if you are not satisfied with the lens and try to sell it, you wont find many takers, fleabay is usually flooded with them and you can't give them away.
If you can stretch to a better lens when you purchase your body, you should be in the best position to strike a deal on price at that time, and better glass will always be in demand and hold it's price better. If you can try to be a little discerning in the glass you buy from the outset, it will pay dividends in the long run - as new model bodies come out prices always plummet on the outgoing model but good lenses keep their price far better.
Some of our Nikon users will no doubt come up with their thoughts on alternative lenses for you to consider.
