Meet my perfect match

But a click of the console button and there it was, live on screen, as I waited for the traffic lights to change. Taking off, I could stay tuned to the episode with audio of the show.

It's enough to make you pull over and watch – but not quite – because I'd found what every desperate housewife needs: an Audi A4 Quattro.

In fact, the 1.8-litre turbo sedan, complete with sunroof, is what every modern gal needs. After all, who needs a man when you've got the smooth-talking turbo blessed with heaps of power riding beneath you?

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It's all smooth cruising and a car that you want to linger in.

Then there are the extras: the moulded leather seats, the clean, modern design inside and out; the essential vanity mirrors with cute little lights under the visors.

And what gal doesn't need those little places to keep the essential items: the centre console, with a small compartment, lifting up to reveal another small compartment to hide the lipstick. There's also a pull-out drink holder for that morning cuppa. Another feature taking my fancy is the rectangular dashboard display, showing what you're listening to, the outside temperature and the road on which you're driving.

Apart from the small television screen, the navigation system also features radio, CD player, directory, telephone, navigation, traffic information and system settings, which are easy to operate.

Even the comfy seats adjust to fit your size, from backrest angle to lumbar support and seat height. It's sheer luxury, just like sitting in your dad's favourite, well-worn leather chair.

Most important is the Quattro's performance. With six gears, the A4's manual gearbox is smooth and sleek. It took me all my control just to stay on the speed limit and not put the foot down.

You also notice just how many Audi admirers there are when you flit around the city, especially when you glimpse up from Desperate Housewives to leave the lights. It's definitely a head turner. The hardest part of my week with the Quattro was handing back the keys – I'm heartbroken. I've lost my perfect match – and have started saving.

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Audi A4 Turbo Quattro

Price: $56,400

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Lighted vanity mirrors

Console television

Luxurious seats

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Giving it back