The only machines on your list that you'll find in your range are DM and JM. The others are all $4K and way up, esp. MB.
That said, for just over $3K you could find a nice RIBION. That's a great machine.
$2,500 range... there are machines like WPT, FT, FH, RS to name a few really fun machines.
Fun machines on the lower price scale say $1,800-$2,200 are Taxi, TFTC, and T2. DM is in there too along with JM and JD, but could fetch up to $2,500 depending on condition.
Look around the forum threads to get some more game ideas. Pinsiders will add to the list in no time. Awesome, knowledgeable people here.
Most importantly and the best thing I think you could do for you and your wife is to find a place with a bunch of pins that you can play and experience first hand. That way, you can narrow your options down and see what you two like the best.
Good luck and have fun in your search.