You don't need a 2GN to be on 2GN. It's kind of turned into a Neon forum rather than a 2nd generation specific website. There is a lot of crossover information about the drivetrains, which is what a lot of people are interested in, so browsing 2GN can be beneficial for a 1GN owner.
It's the CVT. My Mom's Ion with a CVT will get mid 30s (which is what the CVT is supposed to do, MTX economy with an ATX). However our Caliber R/T AWD would get 21-23mpg on my wife's drive to work and if you kept it at or below 65mph you could get 26mpg but as soon as you touched 70, economy plummet...
not to thread jack tho! gl with the meet, too bad im all the way in hell hole california or i am always down for a meet especally when a road trip is involved! Check out the 2GN CA Club section in the regional forum. They have semi regular meets throughout CA. It's cool guys. I know how it is. Most...