Hey, well, what you said is fine, I'm pretty much in the same boat, as I haven't bought any books or run a Shadowrun game since 2nd ed. I have little idea what went on after 2053.
Here's the thing though, I'm not gonna go out and get the 3rd Ed. book. I already have a list of rpg books I want and it just ain't on it. So, I wouldn't really be able to make a character, unless it's exactly the same as 2nd ed. If someone could make a character for me, that would be keen. I could add the personal details. I know this sounds liek I don't care enough to play, but I would like to play, I am interested, I just don't have the materials to make a character. And yeah, I am lazy.
That being said, if it's still possible, I'd still like to play. I just need a character (male troll street samurai preferred) Heck, I'm not picky about cyberware, or weapons, or anything. To me, the important parts of a character are in the concept and details the player puts in to them. If it's too much trouble, I'll just pass on the game, no problem. If you want/need another player, I'm around.