Pixel 2 XL vs Pixel 3 - Which to Buy?

The last phone i bought used in 2 weeks time starting rebooting on its own and eventually got into a boot loop, out of warranty i managed to sell it "Working as is, best for parts" which needless to say resulted in a big loss. Now if the P2 XL is an ideal size and if the warranty is infact 2 years, then i would understand why so many support going with it than P3XL if you dont care about the updates. For me, im too paranoid now to buy phones used, ill sell mine (which are always in mint condition) but that experience made me scared enough to not take the risk again.
 
I ended up picking up a Pixel 2 XL from Target. Doing the 24mo payment with zero interest from Verizon. It was about $860, but with a $300 Target gift card, so essentially paid $560 for the P2XL, brand new.
 
Congrats, I may pick up a P2XL and give my P2 to my wife. Then next year, consider the P4XL.
 
Unless money is an option, there is no reason to buy last year's model this year. Get the Pixel 3.