I’m the same as you Chris. I never give reviews until I’ve used something for a while. Most things seem fine at first but it’s only through long term use that you form a balanced view.
It always makes me smile when people post reviews of new cars on here within days of getting them saying everything is wonderful and it’s the best car they’ve ever had etc. All cars seem great when they are shiny and new and have new features that you haven’t had before, but it’s only through use that you find little niggles and idiosyncrasies that all cars have. I tend to ignore reviews that are 100% positive. Balanced reviews have far more credibility IMHO.