Hi,
Think you should evaluate your needs more - for the average hobbyist the Pickit2 is the idea choice, but you are saying you are doing the DSPICs.
Being at such a high level now implies that you may well be upgrading soon to the new chips likethe pic32 mx7 series etc - here the Pk2 will let you down as its software future is uncertain.
The Pickit3, though much maligned, will do those chips and being the current model should be properly supported when new chip come out.
Also consider the ICD3 which offers many high end features at a cost.
For any of these you simply need to add one of the many ready made Zif socket boards designed to plug straight onto the above.
Out of interest, if you do not mind, your question suggests you are somewhat new to the pics, yet you are doing high end devices - just wondered why you started with them ?