I wouldn't worry about not being able to get a hard top in the first couple of years. The issue with custom ordered/optioned ones is that it's significantly easier for them to crank out what they believe will sell on the lots rather than what some guy wants. If the guy doesn't buy his they don't really care as much because someone will buy one in any configuration they put on the lot. If you're onesey-twosey-ing base models with sasquatch and a hard top rather than Outerbanks models you're not going to be making as much money. That said, they can kill a lot of enthusiasm and momentum by delaying people's orders. Tough call for them I'm sure.
It's always like this with brand new cars. When I got the "new" 2013 Escape it was next to impossible to get exactly what I wanted. The exact vehicle was found, I agreed to buy it and then the dealer it was at refused to transfer it to the dealer near me and hosed us. Luckily the salesman found one almost like it, but with the upgraded infotainment system which I didn't want and they gave to me at the lesser price. Point being, the salesmen want to sell and they don't really care who they sell it to or what they're selling. Try buying a Kia Telluride. Try ordering one. They aren't even cool and it's next to impossible. You can typically look at one at a dealership, but good luck finding one to test drive.