Well from what you've put.. you're basically saying because some people find largers cars harder to park they're crap at driving..
No my point is that it isn't a large car and therefore isn't hard to park, if he previously had a 7 Series or something then fair doos, properly large cars can be a real pain to park.
But a 2 door 3 Series isn't a properly large car at all - it's reasonably compact and easy to park. The only annoying factor is the fact that doors are a tad longer but then this affects the Mini as well, it's common to all 2 door cars. If she really did have problems parking it how long is a pristine brand new Black Mini going to remain like that?
As is always the case with OcUK it seems if somebody can use a hammer to crack a walnut they'll do it - always the most hugely complex and expensive answers to the most simple questions. It's really quite bizarre.
Still, Cooper S is decent enough and a reasonably fun hot hatch. Should be quicker than the 320i as well.