I'd check out the Triton router. I replaced my DW625 with this.
Advantages:
- Better (not great) dust collection
- You can change bits above the table w/o removing the router
- Trivial to remove/add the plunge springs

Build your own router table. You can do this for about $100 excluding
the fence. Single sheet of 3/4" plywood, half sheet of 3/4" MDF for a
double-thick top and some laminate. The plans on New Yankee seem pretty
popular and I used the table as a model for mine. Didn't buy the plans,
just stole ideas from it.

Commercial fence from some place like Incra. This will guarantee very
accurate, repeatable cuts.

~Mark.