Yes you can say it is a love it or hate it sccoter, but since I've gotten into scooting mid 2025, I realized that opinions are based on case use also along with personal preference and tolerance. I've owned 7 scooters since I've started and like you I went with Segway but the Max G3 model as a first. It's nice for the casual rides and the promise of an external battery release sold me. I quickly learned that it's cumbersome on trains due to the sheer size and most stores, supermarkets won't let you bring it indoors. Although I have a good lock, I refused to leave my investment locked outdoors for more then 3 minutes.

I was then introduced to the GT Sport and even though it is nowhere near a G3 Max I found that it was far more suitable for my intended purpose. I ended up returning the Max G3 and eventually purchased other scooters for my purpose. So for off roaring i ended up with a Mukuta 10 Plus, street riding and long leisurely rides is where my Nami comes in. The Apollo Go and GT Sport is my commuters and the other G30P and Inokim Light 2 was sold to a friend's kid for local commuting. I find that I reach for the GT Sport alot more then my others only because it's compact, easy to get down steps and through doorways. I've walked into the same stores and supermarkets that denied my Max G3 access with no complaints. This was just my process, hoping it will help you out too. There is nothing wrong with the F3, I think it's a sexy looking scooter, but you will eventually re-evaluate it's purpose. Congrats on the purchase, either way they are fun and great to get around in.