I really enjoyed the EMMA Discumbobulator when I had it. It's a bit on the subtle side, but the sound is very open and organic (as opposed to harsh and synthy). In a word, I'd say it sounds like "honey" - sweet, sticky, drippy. New they're about $200-ish, but you might be able to find a used one in your budget.
Something a bit more on the wild side might be the Digitech Bass Synth Wah. It has a variety of filter settings, and has one of the best-tracking octave sounds around. They can be found for less than $60 (used) usually...which leaves money for another toy
